We have begun a new weekly gathering on Wednesday evenings that we are calling Together: A Support Group for Practicing Faith and Action. Each week we will begin with a centering practice, engage a topic regarding spirituality, community, or justice, and commit to actions we can take to live in the reality that, as Jesus said, "the kin-dom of God is among us." Our next session, beginning June 18th and continuing for several weeks will be an interaction with The book Building Up a New World. We will meet at 6:30 PM, in person at 1415 North Kn ST in Lake Worth Beach and online here on Zoom.
Many of us may be feeling understandably despairing these days. The chaos machine is hard at work trying to distract and discourage us, making it hard to know where to turn or discern what to do. And it’s harder still to feel prepared and skilled in the ways we need to be to respond with loving compassion and justice-bringing passion. The good news is that every chapter in Building Up a New World: Congregational Organizing for Transformative Impact provides another tool in our organizing toolbelt, equipping us to do the work that is before us in this moment. From practicing mutual aid, to creating community safety and becoming sanctuary, there are so many openings for you and your community to begin or deepen your journey of doing justice, loving kindness and walking humbly with God.
We have a few copies of the book for folks to borrow or purchase. It can also be purchased at the publisher, Pilgrim Press. You can purchase a Kindle edition on Amazon.
You can download the discussion guide here.
You can join our online discussion group here.
Many of us may be feeling understandably despairing these days. The chaos machine is hard at work trying to distract and discourage us, making it hard to know where to turn or discern what to do. And it’s harder still to feel prepared and skilled in the ways we need to be to respond with loving compassion and justice-bringing passion. The good news is that every chapter in Building Up a New World: Congregational Organizing for Transformative Impact provides another tool in our organizing toolbelt, equipping us to do the work that is before us in this moment. From practicing mutual aid, to creating community safety and becoming sanctuary, there are so many openings for you and your community to begin or deepen your journey of doing justice, loving kindness and walking humbly with God.
We have a few copies of the book for folks to borrow or purchase. It can also be purchased at the publisher, Pilgrim Press. You can purchase a Kindle edition on Amazon.
You can download the discussion guide here.
You can join our online discussion group here.
June 18th Introduction and Chapter 1: White Supremacy and the Structure of Oppression
In preparation for this session, read the introduction and chapter 1 of the book. You might also take a look at the following resources:
- Learn more about the characteristics of white supremacy culture and how to transform them: https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info
- Read the full Combahee River Collective statement: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/combahee-river-collective-statement-1977/