In addition, a number of members may work in social change professions or be active in social change groups. These members are skilled, knowledgeable, and hardworking. The social justice program is integrated into the life of the congregation. Social justice ministry is seen as an integral part of the overall life of the congregation, as are worship, religious education, and the creation of a caring community. But social justice activities can be integrated into the worship, religious education, caring community, and social programs of the congregation.
Worship services can focus on social issues.
Education programs can be held on social justice topics. The congregation has structures for making decisions about social justice issues. Some congregations use surveys or have special meetings so members of the congregation have opportunities to set priorities for issues to be worked on. Members of the congregation can vote to make commitments to key projects, to take a stand on a controversial issue, to determine policies for socially responsible investing, and to provide funds for the congregation's social justice program. The congregation's social justice program is organized around action groups.