Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection

a six week course exploring how our work for justice is rooted in United Church of Canada faith tradition and sacred scripture

A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH JANE DAWSON

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection

Six Sessions February 15 - April 25, 2024

OnlINE Only, Via Zoom

In The United Church of Canada ‘daring justice’ is woven into the DNA of our faith. Many justice issues command our attention as we work for the healing of our damaged world. But sometimes we get so caught up in the issues that it can be draining. We forget to draw sustenance for this work from our relationship with God, and from the theological and scriptural roots that ground our call to justice.

This course invites you to step back from the issues to refocus on justice and the prophetic voice in our tradition and in scripture.

Be grounded, be nurtured.

Meeting six Thursday afternoons spread over three months, this course offers you an opportunity to become grounded and nurtured in the work of justice-making. Sessions weave presentations, self-reflection, group dialogue, and contemplative practices in an interactive learning format. Deepen your relationship with God, strengthen your theological and scriptural grounding, and experience a sense of community and encouragement.

2024 Course Dates & Times

• Alternating Thursdays:

  • February 15, 29

  • March 14, 28

  • April 11, 25

• 1-4pm Pacific / 2-5pm Mountain, online via Zoom

Reclaiming our role in public theology

Come and find nourishment and community, and explore … where you find hope… how our justice work can be sustained… and the alternative story of the gospel that gives us life and strength, in the midst of the work, and for the sake of God’s beloved world.

• Session One – Beginning with ourselves

• Session Two – Justice in the United Church of Canada’s DNA

• Session Three – Justice in the Christian Story: Hebrew Bible

• Session Four – Justice in the Christian Story: New Testament

• Session Five – Justice and Decolonization

• Session Six – What Then Shall We Do in Our Justice Work?

Facilitator: Jane Dawson, PhD.

Jane is an experienced educator, writer, and spiritual director who is passionate about creating spaces for self-reflection and meaningful conversation. She is committed to building a world of peaceful living and care of creation.

Jane knows and loves The United Church of Canada; she is former Regional Minister: Justice for Pacific Mountain Regional Council, and former Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council (EOORC) Minister Supporting Communities of Faith, Clusters and Networks. Much of her work involved animating and supporting justice networks working on many issues, including reconciliation and right relations, faith and ecology, anti-racism, refugee sponsorship, human rights in Palestine/Israel, affirming ministry, Guaranteed Livable Income, and affordable housing.

Prior to regional council roles, Jane taught for many years in the field of adult education and community development at Simon Fraser University, St. Francis Xavier University, and the University of Victoria Continuing Studies Program teaching courses in writing a spiritual memoir. Jane continues to support and connect United Church people engaged in the social justice work of the church; she lives in the Comox Valley, BC.

Investment

This course is for anyone in the United Church of Canada who cares about justice and wants to explore how our work for justice is rooted in our faith tradition and sacred scripture.

• $150 per person, inclusive of all 6 sessions

Registration Closes 4pm Friday, February 9, 2024

Promotional Materials

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