Members of Eastside are encouraged to learn how they can take action to fight injustices in our community and around the world. As Christians we believe in a God who is concerned about the poor, those who are oppressed and disenfranchised:

  I know that you, God, are on the side of victims,
      that you care for the rights of the poor. -- Psalm 140:12

   For You have been a defense for the helpless,
       a defense for the needy in their distress. -- Isaiah 25:4

The United Nations Conference on Climate Change 
07.12.09 to 18.12.09

 The world is focused on the results of the Copehagen conference on climate change. The world leaders have discussed ways to curb the effects of emissions on global warming. Yet, people all over the earth stand united in an attempt to make their concerns noticed by the delegates.

The moderator of the United Church of Canada has been active in monitoring the conference:  "Climate change represents the greatest moral challenge of our time. How we respond is a test of our courage" –Moderator Mardi Tindal -- check out her blog for updates

12.12.09 -- Several Eastside members organized and participated in a worldwide day of demonstration to bring the concerns of global warming to the forefront. Read the speech which was read at Vicotria Park in front of about 200 people (who braved windchill of -40C!!).