Why is Social Action important?
The call to social action is not a choice but a duty. It stems from an unwavering conviction that it is only in Jesus is life given its due purpose, meaning and hope. That it chooses to see the world not in dualistic terms but in a single totality where the love of Christ and the power of his resurrection are consciously woven into the tapestry of everyday life.
Our Vision
To educate and encourage members of VCF to be engaged in society. Our motivation stems from being obedient to Christ and to testify of his goodness. It is the demonstration of the gospel through active social involvement in word, action and thought.
Our Distinctives
What we are…
- We are a Standing Committee of the Varsity Christian Fellowship
- We seek to actively apply the Word of God in our everyday lives
- We hope to bring awareness of the need for Social Action to all
- We believe that social action is part of evangelism
What we are not…
- We are not a Community Service Club
- We are not an advocacy Club
- We are not an editorial
- We are not a discussion forum
The Social Actions Committee (SAC) is a standing committee of the Varsity Christian Fellowship (VCF) and it aims to inculcate an attitude of social awareness and social responsibility towards society in each VCFer. It is about making our Christian faith practical and relevant in the community that God has placed us in, reaching out to the less fortunate and speaking up on injustices for God's people and creation.
When the SAC was re-established in 2005-06, it was in response to the growing concern that the Christian community and the VCF body as a whole was becoming insular and self-absorbed. There was a demand to translate what we believe as a conviction of our salvation and grace found in Jesus into something practical and relevant to society.
Therefore the Committee has outlined its goals to:
- Educate the VCFers the purpose and biblical basis for social action. It is also to equip them on the various issues and matters that they hope to tackle;
- Expose VCFers to critical issues and various Christian NGO groups who have taken an active role in society to serve God’s kingdom;
- Engage society in a way that is meaningful. It is a means for Christians to put into practice what would otherwise be mere head-knowledge
Our scope
Although social action is often equated with issues of social justice, social work and charity, it encompasses a far wider scope and has far deeper repercussions.
Undoubtedly, social action involves reaching out to the poor, the needy and underprivileged. Yet it is also a response with a Christian conscience to almost anything that is of significance. As such, it is concerned with issues of politics, war, economics, the environment, ethics and others. It also one that is very keen to give a voice or a Christian perspective to challenges, pressures and problems that affect society.
In short, social action is an expectation that all Christians will be an active witness on campus and in society. A total worldview that is not separated by a sacred-secular divide and one that seeks to put Christ in everything he/she undertakes.
Our activities
- Tie-ups with Christian NGOs
- Workshops
- Organising forums and plenary discussions
- Monthly electronic newsletter to provide a Christian perspective on major events around the world
We look forward to have you joining us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any of the following:
General Email: vcf.socialaction@gmail.com
Blog: http://vcf-socialaction.blogspot.com
Chair: Ho Kah Yoke
heyyyjudeee@gmail.com
Treasurer: Diana Kang
diana_143@hotmail.com
Secretary: Sheryl Tan
sheryltan35@hotmail.com
Editor (E-newsletter): Jonas Hong
jonashong@yahoo.com
