WHY MACG MATTERS

“We, the religious institutions of MACG, are oaks of justice planted by the Lord.  We are anointed and sent to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the broken hearted, to release the prisoners and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor”  

Joint statement from  Fr.Chuck Lienert, St. Andrew Catholic Church and Rev. Terry Moe, Redeemer Lutheran Church based on Isaiah 63.

"MACG is the future for labor unions. Through partnering in MACG with other institutions we are recognized positively and have influence with politicians and business leaders."

 Mark Holliday Business Manager, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 701

"The power of story we learned in the MACG training has taken Recovery Association Project members out of anonymity and brought us into the community as productive members of society.  MACG and all that it stands for has changed my life.”  

Patty Katz,Leader, Recovery Association Project

"I found it quite refreshing to interact with, and now work with people who are genuinely concerned and want to make a difference. It is a great feeling when you can be part of something that is going to impact generations to come.”

 Annette Hunt, Rehoboth World Healing Center/Black Parent Initiative.

“Organizing reinforces my commitment to change in the community, and also lets me see how much power and support we have – one voice in unison,”

Paula Drake, Recovery Association Project

“I am involved in this work because I do not want to be part of a generation that will leave this world a mess. I want to be part of the generation who leaves a better future,”

Ben Nelson, Laborers' International Union of North America

“I continue to be convinced that the leadership training is the most important gift that MACG gives to the community.”

Nancy Cretsinger, St. Clare Catholic Community

"The training helps a diverse group of people realize their common interests can be bound together to advocate for social improvement."

Bruce Dennis, Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters