INSPIRED FAITH, EFFECTIVE ACTION...supporting congregational action for social change Presented by Annette Marquis and Jennifer Toth, Multicultural Growth.

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INSPIRED FAITH, EFFECTIVE ACTION...supporting congregational action for social change Presented by Annette Marquis and Jennifer Toth, Multicultural Growth and Witness UUSJ November 23, 2013

Before SSL, we didn’t have anything people felt so unanimously positive about. It has made congregations feel empowered that they can make a difference. Rev. Terry Sweetser UUA Vice President for Stewardship and Development

4 “ NOT A SLOGAN, A WAY OF LIVING!” —Valley UU Congregation, Chandler, AZ

Extracting lessons from the Southern Civil Rights Movement to apply to today’s challenges

SPIRITUALLY GROUNDED SOCIAL JUSTICE UU principles and sources interconnectedness; universal love; inherent worth and dignity; sacred relationships Religiously grounded justice work sustains us; provides vision and theological grounding; is transformative; increases authenticity, clarity, and effectiveness Spiritually grounded congregation-based ministry fosters spiritual growth; builds community; mobilizes and inspires; authentically explores privilege and oppression; builds partnerships and bridges; provides vision and goals; changes culture

SOCIAL JUSTICE IS SPIRITUAL FOR ME, IS AN EXPRESSION OF MY FAITH, BECAUSE…

CREATING A COLLECTIVE VISION Story of Self Story of Us Story of Now Adapted from the work of Marshall Ganz and modified by the New Organizing Institute

STORY OF SELF VALUES THAT MOVE YOU TO ACT What are your personal stories that have moved you to act? Why were you called to what you have been called to? What memories do you have as a child that link to the people, places, events that you value? Key focus: Choice in the face of challenge Courage of introspection

STORY OF SELF VALUES THAT MOVE YOU TO ACT Focus on:  challenges you had to face  choices you made about how to deal with them  satisfactions – or – frustrations you experienced What did you learn from the outcomes What did they teach you about the yourself, your family, the world, about what matters to you?

STORY OF US VALUES THAT INSPIRE OTHERS TO ACT TOGETHER Identifying with each other as a group Lifting up choices in a group’s history: founding, crises and conflicts, big events Stories you’ve shared that have meaning to the group Key focus: Shared story that calls forward shared values Courage of empathy

WHAT ARE YOUR CORE FAITH VALUES? Story of You What are your deeply held beliefs? What daily practices can you engage in to live them out? What values do you see in the world that are not an expression of your faith? Story of Us How does your faith community nurture your spirit and help you sustain your commitment to these values? What can your congregation do to reflect those values?

STORY OF NOW: URGENT CHALLENGE, HOPE, & CALL TO ACTION Bringing urgency alive Calling forward the promise of hope and prophetic vision Acting on your core values as a religious community Key focus: Choice that must be made to lead a better future Courage of imagination

DEVELOPING YOUR STORY OF NOW For a Story of Us – Story of Now Guide, visit, and search “Story of Us”

GAFO G rounding, A ccountability, F it, and O pportunity

WHERE DO YOU PUT YOUR ENERGY? G rounding A ccountability F it O pportunity

GROUNDING Does the issue have authentic and deep UU roots? Does it link to the current identity, theology, and lived experience of the congregation? Theology/philosophy Worship & congregational life Social action history & today

ACCOUNTABILITY Is the issue of concern to marginalized groups in the congregation and in the community? Are we in relationship with those groups? Is right relationship reflection built in to the project and its way of operating? Can we be sensitive partners? Are we educated on the issues? Do we follow others lead?

FIT Is there a match between our resources, aspirations, and ability to make a real difference? Informed and inspiring leaders Institutional resources – curricula, $ Partners

OPPORTUNITY Can we make a real difference as a respected participant? Is this a “hot” issue and a good time to act? Is there a local, state or national campaign or coalition we can join? Are there debates in the public arena, legislation that UUs can influence?

ASSESS AND CHOOSE WITH GAFO Potential High Fit and Low Opportunity Study, educate and monitor for development Issues: Ideal High Fit and High Opportunity Dedicate time, energy, and resources I Issues: Unlikely Low Fit and Low Opportunity Do not dedicate time and resources. Can monitor for development Issues: Potential Low Fit and High Opportunity Study, educate, and monitor for development Issues: FIT Opportunity

GROUNDING & PARTNERING Tie justice efforts to our UU identity; tell your story; keep creating the story of us (including in your congregation), develop the story of now Use GAFO to describe justice ministry Maintain partnerships; create opportunities for congregation to interact with partners; hold spiritual discussions with partners Share the plate with social justice partners

THE LOVE PEOPLE THE YELLOW SHIRT PEOPLE BE HARD TO IGNORE TIE PUBLIC WITNESS TO YOUR ADVOCACY

 Faith in action  Pride in an underlying principle of faith  Opportunity to bring our vision to the world  Major visibility  Chance to show up for our partners in a coordinated way as people of faith  Positive messaging infused into what others might call “fights” or “battles”  Denominational branding  Increased media attention  Open source The Power of SSL: Can’t argue against LOVE!

LESSONS LEARNED WHEN WE STAND ON THE SIDE OF LOVE IN ADVOCACY SETTING Be prepared, and more importantly, be receptive. Have talking points, but not a script. Aim to engage in dialogue, not deliver a speech. You don’t have to be a policy expert! It’s better to speak from the heart, offer stories, and share what you know, rather than memorize facts and figures Make simple one page handouts Be persistent and follow up!

CLOSING Questions? Stay in touch! You are the Beloved Community!