The theme is “Facing Brokenness: Being Brave Together.” Each conversation will take on a different focus: The Church, Our Communities, The World, and Creation.
Session 4: Creation – August 29, 2021
In this conversation about Creation you’ll be hearing from Rev. David Bell from the Yakama Christian Mission, Rev. Carol Devine of Green Chalice, and Rev. Juan Rosario from Global Ministries. They will be answering three questions: 1) Where do you see brokenness? 2) How do you/we work for wholeness? 3) Where do you see hope?
This video conversation was made in partnership with our friends at Blessed Tomorrow.
Organizations in this video
Resource links
- Disciples’ Ecumenical Climate Ambassador Virtual Training September 25, 11-3pm ET
- Learn more about Blessed Tomorrow and the Resources they have to offer
- Sign-Up for the Green Chalice Monthly Email Newsletter
- Sign-Up for Weekly Global Ministries Email Updates
Session 3: The World – August 15, 2021
The conversation about brokenness in the World will include Jeff Wright of the Disciples Palestine-Israel Network; Natalie Teague, the Disciples immigration attorney; and Marco Cable, Global Ministries‘ executive for Africa.
Organizations in this video
Resources you can use
- Supporting H.R. 2407 — The Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
- Disciples Justice Ministries Advocacy Tool Kit
- RIM Wrap: Regular news and actions alerts from Refugee & Immigration Ministries
- Pathways Prayers for Citizenship Sign-Up
- Sign-Up for Weekly Global Ministries Email Updates
Resources referenced in this video
Session 2: Community – July 25, 2021
In this conversation on Community you’ll be hearing from Sharon Stanley-Rea from Disciples Home Missions’ Refugee and Immigration Ministries, Paul Witmer representing the National Benevolent Association, Melissa Guthrie-Loy from the Disciples AllianceQ, and Brian Frederick-Gray representing Disciples Peace Fellowship. They will be answering three questions: 1) Where do you see brokenness? 2) How do you/we work for wholeness? 3) Where do you see hope?
Resources you can use
AllianceQ
Video resource “Exploring a Wide(r) Welcome”
Building an Inclusive Church Toolkit/Toybox
Building an Inclusive Church Toolkit
Building an Inclusive Church Camp Community
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Video Resource” Open & Affirming Ministries: The Magic of Relationship”
Pride Worship from 2020 “RIOT: Turning Over Tables of Injustice”
Pride Worship 2021 “Transforming the Story”
Podcast Series: Colors of Hope
National Benevolent Association
Empathy: resources, liturgies, sermons and more
NBA Cares – YouTube videos
NBA main Prison and Jail Ministries webpage
NBA Prison and Jail Ministries Facebook Page
NBA Prison & Jail Ministries Webinars
NBA Mental Health & Wellness Webinars
Disciples Peace Fellowship
The DPF Peace Intern Program
Peace Intern Playlists
Playlists are a helpful way of meaningfully engaging with an idea or topic.They can be used as small group discussion starters, for personal devotions, or as a place to jump into an important subject.
Singing to the Lions: A Guide to Overcoming Fear and Violence
“Jesus and Nonviolence: A Third Way” by Walter Wink
Fellowship of Reconciliation
DPF’s parent organization has worked for decades developing tools of nonviolent engagement.
Refugee & Immigration Ministries
World Refugee Day 2021 Resources
RIM Wrap
Regular news and action alerts from Refugee & Immigration Ministries
Session 1: Church – July 11, 2021
In this conversation on Church you’ll hear from Rev. April Johnson of Reconciliation Ministry, Rev. Dr. Ken Booker-Langston from the Disciples Center for Public Witness, Rev. Alex Ruth from Disciples Men, and Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan from the Disciples Justice Action Network. They discussed three questions: 1) Where do you see brokenness? 2) How do you/we work for wholeness? 3) Where do you see hope?
Below you will find a list of links and resources to keep the conversation going and deepen our work for justice.
Organizations in this video
- Disciples Justice Ministries: disciples.org/resources/justice
- Reconciliation Ministry: https://reconciliationministry.org/
- Disciples Justice Action Network: http://www.disciplesjustice.net/
- Disciples Men: https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/congregations/disciples-men/
Disciples Center for Public Witness: http://www.disciplescenter.org/
Resources you can use
A Parallel Journey
The Online, Interactive, Choose-Your-Own-Adventure, Anti-Oppression Bible Study developed by Reconciliation Ministry and the 2020 DPF Peace Interns. Find out more
One Bag of Tea Program
In our endeavor to work for racial and social justice and to ensure radical welcome for all, we can only accomplish this if we know each other better. Reconciliation Ministry has special packets of tea with the script and wrappers with specific questions, each packet has a cost of $15 (shipping included) and it comes with 20 tea bags. Find out more
Emails and Advocacy Alerts
Sign-up to receive regular emails as well as Advocacy Alerts from the Disciples Justice Action Network and Disciples Center for Public Witness.
The Jesus Way Curriculum from Disciples Men
“The Jesus Way” focuses on Jesus as the subject and model of our faith. What does it mean to love and live like Jesus did? What are the implications of living by the faith of Jesus on those who constitute the constellation of relationships around each of us? What difference would it make in our world? Find out more
“The Sum of Us” by Heather McGhee
One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color. Find out more
The National Memorial for Peace & Justice and the Legacy Museum
Created by the Equal Justice Initiative the Museum and Memorial are two separate sites located in Montgomery, AL. The Legacy Museum is an indoor narrative museum with audio, exhibits, art, videos, and comprehensive content about the legacy of enslavement through contemporary issues of mass incarceration. The National Memorial is an outdoor memorial situated on a 6-acre space where visitors walk a path through our history of racial injustice. Find out more