The ministry of community organizing is the discipline of building and effectively using the power that people can have in each other; it is therefore democracy in action. It is built around the belief,

Organizing works with people's institutions - churches, parishes, community groups, clubs and fraternal organizations - to build the capacity, abilities and willingness of people to "take on" the power structures of their world that are not serving the poor but serving only their own ends, bringing these public and private agencies to the place where they cooperate with the organized wishes of the people.

The result of effective organizing is politics practiced more justly, wealth more equitably distributed and a deeper relationship of the people with each other and with God.

This lectionary, written by Robert Linthicum, is a comprehensive exploration of over 900 biblical passages dealing with themes of justice and empowerment through biblical stories, poetry and essays.

In order to access the lectionary readings, click on "Lectionary" on the toolbar on the opposite side of this page. In order to access scripture listed by books of the Bible, click on "Scripture Index" below, then click on the appropriate book of the Bible and follow the prompt. A current calendar for the Christian Year appears below, along with general articles.

Introduction:

1. An Introduction to a justice reading of the lectionary scripture

General Articles:

2. What is a justice reading of the lectionary scripture?
3. Why a justice interpretation of scripture?
4. Why build a justice interpretation around "shalom"?
5. Why the Christian Year?
6. Truly strategic scripture avoided by the lectionary

Calendar:

1. 2011 Calendar of the Christian Year

Index of Scripture References:

1. Scripture Index