Communities across the US are facing challenges that may seem too great to overcome. The streets have become dangerous, even deadly, and it’s tempting to think that congregations have nothing to offer.
But nothing could be further from the truth. Hard times are not the moment for underestimating the resources congregations bring to the task of mobilizing for change.
Let’s remind ourselves.
- Congregations know their neighborhoods.
- Congregations have spaces to offer for gathering and organizing.
- Congregations have equipment – from copy machines to bullhorns – to lend.
- Congregations have communication channels.
- Congregations have networks.
- Congregations have people –
- People who have learned how to organize things.
- People who have learned how to speak in front of an audience.
- Congregations have a message of caring for each other and for strangers.
- Congregations have leaders who are known and respected in the community.
- Congregations have spiritual energy based in their faith.
“Hard times are not the moment for underestimating the resources congregations bring to the task of mobilizing for change.”
If you’re having a hard time remembering what you have to offer, take a look through our “Resources” frame and remind yourself. When your community needs you, what will you bring to the task?
