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Dear Congregation Office:
Please pass this information allong to your social justice program.
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Clara Barton and
Massachusetts Bay Districts
of Unitarian Universalist Congregations
INVITE YOU TO
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Congregationally-Based Social Justice Ministries *a Learning Congregation Workshop with Meck Groot, Social Justice Coordinator
October 1, 2011
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
First Parish Church UU, Northborough
REGISTER NOW! (deadline: September 26)
The goal of all congregationally based social justice ministry is the creation of Beloved Community both within and beyond the congregation. At the beginning of a new church year, we offer this opportunity to frame and vision possibilities for such ministry.
Participants will consider what congregational social justice work could look like when it:
- draws on individuals' purpose and gifts
- reflects a congregation's sense of call
- considers the complexity of our relationships
- connects and engages people authentically across such differences as race, culture, class, ability and age
- moves beyond action and activism into ministry
This workshop is for - social action committee members
- members of governing boards
- religious educators
- ministers and
- anyone else interested in engaging social action meaningfully, communally and creatively
_______________ * For more information on what is meant by this concept, see Meck's February newsletter article on the subject. To access, click here. |
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Meck Groot holds a Masters degree in feminist theology and ethics. Prior to coming to the District, she worked for many years as a consultant to non-profits seeking to become more inclusive, multicultural and anti-racist. She presented a workshop at this year's General Assembly called "Let's Get Intercultural: Moving Beyond Eurocentrism." Meck is currently a board member for both Community Change and Sub/Urban Justice. |
FEE
$75 per person
$35 for ministry students
$300 for a congregational team of 4 to 6 plus $50 per person on a congregational team larger than 6 people
Partial scholarships are available to teams from Fair Share congregations that could not otherwise attend. To apply for a scholarship, send an email to Judy Murray explaining your situation. For a list of Fair Share congregations in your district, click on the corresponding link below:
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