Includes a translation of the story in Ashaninka, information about the Ashaninka community, and resources on the Amazon rain forest and its wildlife.
Frank Schaeffer, son of Francis Schaeffer, who created and shaped the evangelical political movement of the '80s, which brought us to today, shared this compelling video: part confession, part admonition. Important insight for creating helpful study and/or sermons.
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Father Richard Rohr encourages us to consider our relationship with Compassion in Contemplation Creates Compassion and Compassion as Steadfast Love, and more...
See our Great Idea for one way to incorporate documentaries/speakers into congregational life and outreach.
by Adam Russell Taylor (author of A More Perfect Union, above)
Rev. Dr. Cameron Trimble encourages using The Subversive Way of Love when engaging in social justice efforts.
The Kaleo Center offers this excellent resource on Sevenfold Social Transformation: excellent reading for vision, mission, and identity discernment; outreach and organizing discussions; and community engagement decisions.
USC's Center for Religion and Civic Culture and KALW's The Spiritual Edge podcast shares its first season, Sacred Steps: intimate profiles of activists and humanitarians challenging the status quo. From a COVID ward in Boston, to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, each episode connects listeners to the struggles and hopes of individuals giving everything for the wellbeing of others. Listen to the trailer here.
An Interactive Journal on Christian Social Justice
Their Racial Justice, LGBTQIA+, Gender and Environment pages are updated regularly with articles reflective of current events, issues, and practices.
Presents How to Change the World with a Book Your Tweens Refuse to Read
[ ] Citations Needed is a podcast about the intersection of media, PR, and power. The language can be raw, but the conversations will fuel small group discussions.
Episode 58: The Neoliberal Optimism Industry may be a good place to start (see transcript here).
Commissioner John Harrington and Interfaith Action invite interfaith leaders statewide to join in conversations about forging a better system of public safety and policing in Minnesota. Clergy and congregations are asked to outline how they think public safety officers should respond in various scenarios. Then engage with sacred texts addressing similar scenarios. Then, respond again. Responses will be gathered by an expert team into a report of Minnesota's faith communities' input on how public safety should be shaped.
Visit the website to learn more and register your congregation to participate.
The Our Angry Eden Discussion Guide is perfect for church groups, book clubs, and individual study.
CONVERGENCE offers numerous leadership and community development webinars on-demand or in a cohort:
Resource Sharing Project's Dismantling Racism: A Resource Book for Social Change Groups
Doing Good Together encourages families to explore Our [Nation's] Storied History with children to empower all kids with stories that inspire civic engagement and a hunger for justice; includes picture books and books for teens and adults.
Doing Good Together offers families Tools to Raise Ethical, Engaged Citizens, including Service Projects, Videos, Reflection Tools, and Book Lists for Young Change Makers and Their Families.
Doing Good Together encourages parents to Raise Kindness! How Your Busy Family Can Practice Compassion Every Day.
