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CLOSING THOUGHT

One in Christ

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28

The cosmopolitan gospel is wonderful.

The colors, features, sounds and smells that are different from our world can radiate Christ. These combine to exalt Christ with ever-intriguing mystery. The beauty is even more radiant when hostile cultures are reconciled in Christ.

The international gospel means we can love another world from our own neighborhood.

The casteless gospel is wonderful.

The executive officer, welfare recipient, middle manager and blue-collar worker can radiate Christ. This desegregation expresses Christ with provocative tension. The richness is even more bountiful when hostile classes are reconciled in Christ.

The classless gospel means we can exchange with both rich and poor.

The egalitarian gospel is wonderful.

The deaconess, monk, sister and father can radiate Christ. These complement each other to express Christ with human perfection. The wholeness is even more rejuvenating when gender hostilities are reconciled in Christ.

The emancipated gospel means we see male and female in Christ.

Lord Jesus, help me to see daily that through other people I am made whole in you.

The different, the dissimilar and the unlikely are all made in your image.

Liberate me from a bland and narrow world.

Colonel Richard Munn

 

 Updates

  • Directors of the ISJC, Colonels Janet and Richard Munn, who have served the ISJC faithfully and with conviction, have entered retirement and we are excited for them in this next season. We know that their passion for social justice will continue even in retirement and are grateful for their contribution and leadership to the ISJC and the kingdom.

  • Our team has evolved recently! Team member, Meble Birengo, has transitioned into a new role as Learning and Impact Specialist and we have welcomed a new UN Advocacy and Research Intern, Tinashe Mapisire! Learn more about Meble and Tinashe here: 
    Meet the Team

  • The ISJG is recruiting girls who are passionate about social justice for the 2021-2022 cohort! Apply here to join this group of young women from around the world! 
Directors
From the Desk of the Directors

 

How is Easter relevant to social justice?

 

 

At the time of this writing, Christians around the world have just celebrated Easter Sunday, 17 April, but Eastertide lasts 50 days– leading up to Pentecost Sunday – 5 June 2022.

So how does Easter relate to matters of social justice?

The resurrection of Jesus, celebrated by Christians at Easter, marks the beginning, the inauguration of the new creation. It happened on ‘the first day of the week’ (John 20:1) signifying something entirely new has begun.

On Resurrection Day, more evidence of this new beginning is the culture shift of God’s Kingdom – whose foundation is ‘righteousness and justice (Psalm 89:14) demonstrated in the divine choice for the risen Lord Jesus to appear first to Mary [Magdalene] (Mark 16:9).

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response

The 2021 MSHTR Annual Report, outlining the Salvation Army’s journey towards responding to modern slavery and human trafficking is here.

‘Everyone Everywhere’ provides readers with zonal highlights of actions undertaken through the year to address each of eight focus areas: Prayer, Prevention, Participation, Protection, Partnership, Prosecution, Policy and Proof. Read the report here: https://salvationarmy.org/isjc/everyone-everywhere

 

Members of our global modern slavery and human trafficking response team attended CSW meetings to learn alongside fellow advocates and hear updates in the field.

Read their reports here:https://www.salvationarmy.org/isjc/CSW66.

ISJC and the United Nations

Commission on the Status of Women

The ISJC participated in a number of events related to the 66th Commission on the Status of Women which are featured on our CSW webpage. Events included

● ‘Girls on Fire’ panel and CSW devotional featuring Captain Missy Ditchburn
● Ecumenical Women Orientation featuring climate justice specialist, Major Melanie-Anne Holland
● Consultation Day at the landmark Apollo Theatre in New York City, attended by Major Katherine Clausell,
social justice advocates from USA Central Territory, and ISJC staff

 

Social Justice Women’s Group

The ISJC is launching a new group that will bring women from around the world together to discuss social justice issues they are passionate about, as well as discuss the themes for the Commission on the Statues of Women. Apply here to join.

 

International Women's Day

The ISJC celebrated International Women’s Day by hosting two virtual events honouring the environmental
stewardship of Salvationist women from around the world. It’s not too late to hear their stories! Watch the Women’s Day panel hosted by Commissioner Rosalie Peddle and the Sustainability Webinar hosted by Colonel Janet Munn on our YouTube channel! Click here to watch!

Things to Pray For

 

For Colonels Munn as they enter retirement and for our new Directors, Colonels Wendy and Ian Swan, as they take leadership of the ISJC.

 

For team members Meble and Tinashe, may they develop spiritually, professionally, and personally and may the Lord guide their work.

 

For the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, that we may continue to pursue them earnestly and with the direction of the Lord.

 

For opportunities to advocate and engage with other advocates, as well as amplifying the voices of marginalised groups, as we work towards a more just and equitable world.

Resources

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