Encore

Pay It Forward Project

In an effort to continue my growth in preparation for seminary and to remain in relationship with the clergy women I met, I want to do a pay it forward project. I thought about all the different ways in which someone receives justice but the most powerful one is being in relationship. Through continued relationship building and finding areas to work for justice, I hope to build a stronger idea of the work of a pastor. More importantly, in order to pay it forward, I will ask pastors to identify an area of justice building ministry where I can be of service. I’ve left this area of “service” very broad because I want to serve the church community in the best way I can. While utilizing my gifts that have been more clearly identified this summer

The three main components will be:

Continued relationship building with pastors in Omaha
Continued exposure to relationship building within diverse communities
and Relationship building surrounded by justice work

I will keep in conversation with Omaha clergy women about areas of great need. Then I will ask them to identify an area of need dealing with social justice service areas within their ministries. While I may not be able to offer any input during the planning stages, I will be able to offer my volunteer hours towards a specific day or project. Or maybe in a larger way, depending on what the need is.
I’m looking forward to being creative with these local clergy women in ways we can all work for justice.
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