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Social Justice: Christian Style - looking at the
great movers and movements in the church when issues of social
justice were engaged – from Augustine to the present.
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Contemplative Prayer - helping people start or
strengthen a practice of contemplative prayer and learning
how it grounds social and political action.
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For the Bible Tells Us So (Or Why Christians Should
Engage Politically) - learning how the Bible offers a
foundation for engaging in the political arena and public
square.
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War and Peace - discussing how people of faith
can think about issues of war and peace and what can we do
to make a positive impact.
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| Creation Care - looking at why and how people of
faith should be and can be concerned about caring for the world
we inhabit.
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| Poverty and Taking Steps To Make It History - helping
us to understand the complex problem of poverty in the United
States and pursuing solutions. |
| Rebuilding Neighborhoods Through Community Development
- learn how integrating spirituality with community
development has been a positive model for incorporating wholeness
in the inner city. |
| Finding Your Voice - how a "normal" person can claim
a voice to speak out in non-violent ways that engages the powers
that be. |
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Engaging the Press - how to get the media to reflect
voices of faith in civic conversations.
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| Prophetic and Pastoral Advocacy 101 - how to devise
a plan for interacting with your elected officials and representatives
on issues that are rooted in your faith. |
| Churches and Politics - how can we talk about political
issues in church? What the law requires and how a healthy
congregation can engage in political issues. |
