How do the woman of the missionary circle behave in ways that contradict their Christian values?

Aunt Alexandra and her missionary circle of friends represent hypocrisy in their Christian beliefs.  The missionary circle has met to raise money for a minister who is traveling to Africa to spread Christianity to a “heathen” African tribe.  What makes this act so hypocritical is the lack of empathy and concern these women have for the black community just down the road in Maycomb.  They do not see that the poor black community is in need of help during the Depression of the 1930’s.  They are willing to send money to help Africans, but will not help their own members of the community.  Many of the women probably employ black maids or other service workers; however, their own prejudices run so deep that they cannot see that their actions are hypocritical and against basic Christian values.  The idea that the black tribe in Africa needs “saving” is also an example of how these “Christian” women think they are better than everyone else.