small group justice ministry
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SGJM: Small Group�Justice Ministry
is SGJM?
A LEARNING�COMMUNITY
THAT
Reflects on & learns
from action
Applies learning to
future action
Takes action for
justice
A LEARNING�COMMUNITY
THAT
Reflects on & learns
from action
Applies learning to
future action
Takes action for
justice
A LEARNING�COMMUNITY
THAT
Reflects on & learns
from action
Applies learning to
future action
Takes action for
justice
A LEARNING�COMMUNITY
THAT
Reflects on & learns
from action
Applies learning to
future action
Takes action for
justice
A LEARNING�COMMUNITY
THAT
SGJM?
SGJM? 1. because congregations are NOT
conveniently gathered groups of individuals waiting to be deployed by social change organizers
1. because congregations are NOT
2. because congregations WANT
SGJM?
WANT
BELOVED COMMUNITY
WITHIN and BEYOND the congregation
BELOVED COMMUNITY
matters as much as WHAT we do together
3. because HOW we are together
4. because people of faith long for BOTH
5. because faith formation is LIFE LONG
SGJM:
find the people
Whether or not you already know what issue you will address…
Cast a wide invitation to the congregation.
Go for a mixed group in terms of age, experience, race, etc.
Small groups should be 8 to 12 in size.
GOT MORE?
Make more groups!
And then, �first
things first.
COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT
COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT
COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT COVENANT YES! Start there.
If you already know what issue you will address…
DIVE IN!
OTHERWISE?
Discern Together
Discern Together
To what are we called?
Discern Together
To what are we called?
What makes us come alive?
Discern Together
To what are we called?
Who are our
neighbors?
With whom can we
partner?
What makes us come alive?
Discern Together
To what are we called?
Who are our
neighbors?
With whom can we
partner?
Resources?
Theology?
What makes us come alive?
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?
remember:
The issue is not the issue.
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.
remember:
The issue is always liberation and transformation.
SGJM�
The great leveler across difference. E PATHY
Practice 1.
The great leveler across difference. E PATHY
u for each other
u for partners
u for ourselves
Practice 2.
Companioning
Practice 2.
being present
Practice 2.
• face to face
being present
• in solidarity
• growing trust • bearing witness
Practice 3.
Soul Work
Practice 3.
Soul Work
Soul Work
Soul Work
Practice 4.
Story Telling
Practice 4. u relate a direct experience
Practice 4. u relate a direct experience
u reflect on feelings
Practice 4. u relate a direct experience
u reflect on feelings
u what metaphor, parable or scripture offers meaning to this story
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
Practice 5.
Reflection
Practice 5.
Reflection
u What was stirred in me by our action?
Practice 5.
Reflection
u What was stirred in me by our action?
u How was I [were we] a companion?
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?
Meeting Agenda Hour 1
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
u Business: next steps based on shared intention
u Closing – extinguish chalice
Hour 2
Meeting Agenda
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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