“The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.” Psalm 33:5.
Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, we’re not only forgiven and made right with God, but we’re also invited to live changed lives that reflect His love, His righteousness, and His justice. We’re invited to participate in God’s mission and this means taking action against injustice in our local communities.
Words like justice and social action can often feel overwhelming or out of reach, but they don’t have to be. In this short, 90-minute session, we’ll explore how justice can be a natural part of our everyday lives: rooted in prayer, Bible study and worship, outward looking to the material needs of our local communities, and expressed through both small steps and bold actions.
This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to engage more deeply with God’s heart for justice and social transformation. You may be unsure about where to start or what this might look in practice. You may already be involved in social action projects or volunteering and are wondering how to embed justice more deeply into your everyday life. You may want to cultivate a shared vision for justice within your church community. This workshop invites you to embrace a life of everyday justice, not necessarily by adding more to your plate, but by aligning your heart with God’s, and letting His love for justice shape the way you see the world.
The topics we will begin to explore in this workshop are:
- The Bible and justice: God’s heart and design for us.
- Looking after the vulnerable in society today: the causes and experience of economic hardship.
- Small steps and bold action: developing a rhythm of missional justice and love.