Good Sam's JUST ACTion ministry puts our faith into action. Jesus calls us to stand up for the oppressed and work to bring about God's peace and justice in the world. Like the Good Samaritan in the Bible, we cannot walk by those who are suffering.
Learn about our social justice activities and collaborations below. We are also open to new directions and how our congregation hears God's call. Do you have ideas and opportunities to offer? To learn more or join the JUST ACTion ministry, please email
Advocating for Our Community
Good Samaritan is rooted in faith-based organizing as a member of the San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP), a multi-faith church network. SDOP provides leadership training and opportunities to follow Christ's call to love our neighbors, including advocacy, public policy change, voter registration initiatives, meetings with local governmental bodies and candidates, and more.
Standing with Immigrants
JUST ACTion actively supports immigrants by participating in FAITH (Faithful Accompaniment in Trust and Hope), an ecumenical ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and SDOP. Volunteers bear witness and provide pastoral care for individuals and families during their court hearings or ICE check-ins at the immigration courthouse in downtown San Diego. We also stand up for immigrants in ecumenical prayer vigils, letter-writing to local detention facilities, and more.
Supporting Our Neighbors
Neighbors Blessing Neighbors organizes local community members to support our Muslim sisters and brothers attending Friday prayers at the Islamic Center of San Diego. We join them to share messages of love, welcome, and belonging.
Showing Love for Our LGBTQ+ Friends
Good Samaritan members march with the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego in the San Diego Pride Parade to express our solidarity with the local LGBTQ+ community.
