Sowers of Justice Network
A Justice Network among Louisville, KY Christian faith communities
From an idea emerging initially out of St. William Roman Catholic Church, meetings held at Highland Baptist Church Church
in November 2010 culminated in a network of Louisville area individuals and churches to engage in a broad agenda of social justice issues. Believing that the profound and enduring Gospel values of equality, nonviolence, compassion, reconciliation,
and justice are sometimes lost in current public discourse, a founding seed group was formed.
The Sowers of Justice Network organization was formed so that distinctives of Christian communities, especially those connecting spiritual practice to peace and justice work, can be nurtured and strengthened
through a network. A key goal was to ensure consistent collective and individual action on peace and justice issues. Another was to provide new opportunities to be in community with others beyond one's immediate faith community and to work with those doing similar peace and justice work.The unanimous decision was that a network of faith communities is necessary. Planning over the 2010-2011 year resulted in efforts that eventually led to the formation of a 501(c) 3 non profit organization.
With consensus for the need, the vision emerged for a new, organized, and effective Christian voice devoted to the justice issues of our time. 12 people from different faith communities committed to plan for this new organization and to form a network for a collective voice, activity, and community.
In that same spirit we call our sisters and brothers to take enspirited action through our working groups, to gather and pray with us, and to meet and support each other as we seek to fulfill our collective and individual vocations for peace and justice.
Join us! We need your support and your participation! Click on "Contact Us" to be added to our email list and send us your comments.
A Justice Network among Louisville, KY Christian faith communities
From an idea emerging initially out of St. William Roman Catholic Church, meetings held at Highland Baptist Church Church
in November 2010 culminated in a network of Louisville area individuals and churches to engage in a broad agenda of social justice issues. Believing that the profound and enduring Gospel values of equality, nonviolence, compassion, reconciliation,
and justice are sometimes lost in current public discourse, a founding seed group was formed.
The Sowers of Justice Network organization was formed so that distinctives of Christian communities, especially those connecting spiritual practice to peace and justice work, can be nurtured and strengthened
through a network. A key goal was to ensure consistent collective and individual action on peace and justice issues. Another was to provide new opportunities to be in community with others beyond one's immediate faith community and to work with those doing similar peace and justice work.The unanimous decision was that a network of faith communities is necessary. Planning over the 2010-2011 year resulted in efforts that eventually led to the formation of a 501(c) 3 non profit organization.
With consensus for the need, the vision emerged for a new, organized, and effective Christian voice devoted to the justice issues of our time. 12 people from different faith communities committed to plan for this new organization and to form a network for a collective voice, activity, and community.
In that same spirit we call our sisters and brothers to take enspirited action through our working groups, to gather and pray with us, and to meet and support each other as we seek to fulfill our collective and individual vocations for peace and justice.
Join us! We need your support and your participation! Click on "Contact Us" to be added to our email list and send us your comments.
Our Purpose
Shaped in the light of the Gospel teachings of Jesus, we are a broad coalition of churches and individuals working for social justice through nonviolent action. Through networking, organizing, education, and advocacy we seek to engage local, national, and global issues of economic justice, human rights for all, racial justice, environmental integrity, and peace.
Our statement of purpose is intentionally broad. We respond as specific issues, actions, and work emerge but also work on issues that need the focused attention of progressive Christian faith communities. We intend a life in solidarity and community with those most victimized by systemic disregard. The network is a place to buildnew relationships, vital community, a collective voice, and effective action.
Our Work:
Networking – supporting the ongoing work of our network members around the city by connecting members to each other
Organizing – inviting individuals, churches, and faith related groups to join and support Sowers
Education – educating through statements, speakers, articles, special events, and workshops
Advocacy and Direct Action – engaging in nonviolent actions that promote social justice
Building Community – gathering as a community that nourishes and encourages each other in the work
Spiritual Practice –connecting our faith experience and spiritual practice to the work of peace and justice
Our Process:
We are a diverse network composed of churches and individuals from all parts of the Louisville metropolitan area. We are agile, timely, responsive, and supportive of people’s energy and passion. While we join and support existing efforts, we also initiate our own work and create new opportunities for action,education, and reflection. .
We work as the Sowers of Justice Network both as an organization that individuals and churches can affiliate with and in workings groups that anyone can connect to and work with. Working groups are impact oriented committees of mutual support, study, spiritual practice and action that unite people across zip codes, ethnicity, and official denominational doctrine.
Our Board of Directors:
The 2015 Board includes: Mary Abrams, Flaco Aleman, Chris Dobrowolski, Pat Geier, David Horvath,
Doug Lowry, Ron Robinson, and Michael Whiting.
Our statement of purpose is intentionally broad. We respond as specific issues, actions, and work emerge but also work on issues that need the focused attention of progressive Christian faith communities. We intend a life in solidarity and community with those most victimized by systemic disregard. The network is a place to buildnew relationships, vital community, a collective voice, and effective action.
Our Work:
Networking – supporting the ongoing work of our network members around the city by connecting members to each other
Organizing – inviting individuals, churches, and faith related groups to join and support Sowers
Education – educating through statements, speakers, articles, special events, and workshops
Advocacy and Direct Action – engaging in nonviolent actions that promote social justice
Building Community – gathering as a community that nourishes and encourages each other in the work
Spiritual Practice –connecting our faith experience and spiritual practice to the work of peace and justice
Our Process:
We are a diverse network composed of churches and individuals from all parts of the Louisville metropolitan area. We are agile, timely, responsive, and supportive of people’s energy and passion. While we join and support existing efforts, we also initiate our own work and create new opportunities for action,education, and reflection. .
We work as the Sowers of Justice Network both as an organization that individuals and churches can affiliate with and in workings groups that anyone can connect to and work with. Working groups are impact oriented committees of mutual support, study, spiritual practice and action that unite people across zip codes, ethnicity, and official denominational doctrine.
Our Board of Directors:
The 2015 Board includes: Mary Abrams, Flaco Aleman, Chris Dobrowolski, Pat Geier, David Horvath,
Doug Lowry, Ron Robinson, and Michael Whiting.
