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LET’S TALK JUSTICE Session 1
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Westwood Vision Statement From the Westwood Council ► Section 3) We are called to be a vital and necessary part of our world. ► OUR VISION IS TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY BY…
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Meeting basic needs and actively seeking ways to end poverty. Strengthening all forms of families. Working and advocating for justice, striving to eliminate inequalities that remain in our society.
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ASSUMPTIONS ► Everyone in this room cares about issues of justice as a person of faith. ► God is present in our conversations and at work.
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GROUND RULES ► That we view each other and speak to each other as fellow members of the body of Christ. ► That this is an exercise of the body of Christ not a platform to defend a political party. ► Luther’s explanation of the 8 th commandment is an expectation of the conversation.
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GOALS ► That we have an experience of the church and grow together in Christ even on issues about which we may disagree. ► That Westwood moves toward further defining what we mean by working for “justice” by seeking common ground. ► That as different definitions of justice emerge individuals are allowed space to have their own integrity intact. ► That engagement in the work of justice continues to increases at Westwood.
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Signs of Success ► We have an experience of the church and grow together as people of faith. ► Individuals and groups are more fully engaged in living out Westwood’s vision whatever their definition of justice is. ► We make some decisions about direction in regards to working for justice as a congregation.
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Breakdown of the 4 sessions ► Sessions 1 and 2 Seeking common ground on justice ► Will be seeking feedback from individuals and table groups. ► Sessions 3 and 4 Case study of ISAIAH ► Session 3 will include a panel Pastor Kelly Chatman from Redeemer Pastor Dave Wangaard from the Minneapolis Area Synod Bruce Koehn from Pax Christi Catholic Church
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Westwood’s Outreach Direction ► Micah 6:8- “What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God. ► 3 Categories of Westwood’s Outreach Justice Kindness/Service Supporting other congregations as they proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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SCRIPTURE READINGS Read the following scripture readings and then do table exercise #2 Isaiah 58:6-12 Matt. 25:31-46 Gal. 5:13-14, 6:1-6
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