small group justice ministry
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SGJM: Small Group�Justice Ministry
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is SGJM?
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A LEARNING�COMMUNITY
THAT
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Reflects on & learns
from action
Applies learning to
future action
Takes action for
justice
A LEARNING�COMMUNITY
THAT
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Reflects on & learns
from action
Applies learning to
future action
Takes action for
justice
A LEARNING�COMMUNITY
THAT
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Reflects on & learns
from action
Applies learning to
future action
Takes action for
justice
A LEARNING�COMMUNITY
THAT
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Reflects on & learns
from action
Applies learning to
future action
Takes action for
justice
A LEARNING�COMMUNITY
THAT
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SGJM?
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SGJM? 1. because congregations are NOT
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conveniently gathered groups of individuals waiting to be deployed by social change organizers
1. because congregations are NOT
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2. because congregations WANT
SGJM?
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WANT
BELOVED COMMUNITY
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WITHIN and BEYOND the congregation
BELOVED COMMUNITY
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matters as much as WHAT we do together
3. because HOW we are together
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4. because people of faith long for BOTH
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5. because faith formation is LIFE LONG
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SGJM:
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find the people
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Whether or not you already know what issue you will address…
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Cast a wide invitation to the congregation.
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Go for a mixed group in terms of age, experience, race, etc.
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Small groups should be 8 to 12 in size.
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GOT MORE?
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Make more groups!
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And then, �first
things first.
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COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT
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COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT
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COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT YES! Start there.
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If you already know what issue you will address…
DIVE IN!
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OTHERWISE?
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Discern Together
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Discern Together
To what are we called?
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Discern Together
To what are we called?
What makes us come alive?
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Discern Together
To what are we called?
Who are our
neighbors?
With whom can we
partner?
What makes us come alive?
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Discern Together
To what are we called?
Who are our
neighbors?
With whom can we
partner?
Resources?
Theology?
What makes us come alive?
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Discern Together
To what are we called?
Who are our
neighbors?
With whom can we
partner?
History?
Resources?
Theology?
What makes us come alive?
Impact?
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remember:
The issue is not the issue.
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remember:
“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting our time.
But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine,
then let us work together.”
- Lilla Watson, Aboriginal activist.
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remember:
The issue is always liberation and transformation.
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SGJM�
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The great leveler across difference. E PATHY
Practice 1.
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The great leveler across difference. E PATHY
u for each other
u for partners
u for ourselves
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Practice 2.
Companioning
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Practice 2.
being present
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Practice 2.
• face to face
being present
• in solidarity
• growing trust • bearing witness
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Practice 3.
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Soul Work
Practice 3.
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Soul Work
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Soul Work
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Soul Work
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Practice 4.
Story Telling
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Practice 4. u relate a direct experience
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Practice 4. u relate a direct experience
u reflect on feelings
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Practice 4. u relate a direct experience
u reflect on feelings
u what metaphor, parable or scripture offers meaning to this story
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Practice 4. u relate a direct experience
u reflect on feelings
u what metaphor, parable or scripture offers meaning to this story
u name the difference this makes
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Practice 5.
Reflection
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Practice 5.
Reflection
u What was stirred in me by our action?
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Practice 5.
Reflection
u What was stirred in me by our action?
u How was I [were we] a companion?
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Practice 5.
Reflection
u What was stirred in me by our action?
u How was I [were we] a companion?
u What knowledge, skills or attitudes do I/we need to learn in order to grow understanding and trust?
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Meeting Agenda Hour 1
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u Read Covenant Aloud
u Short Chalice Lighting (2 min)
u Soul Work (13 min)
u Story Telling (20 min)
u Group Reflection (25 min)
Meeting Agenda Hour 1
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u Business: next steps based on shared intention
u Closing – extinguish chalice
Hour 2
Meeting Agenda
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The increasing ability to u live in connection u make commitments beyond one’s
self u enjoy one’s life u live with integrity in the face of
frustration, failure, and loss
SGJM
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