Why Spirit & Justice?Spirit & Justice was founded on the belief that all are created by God and that God’s Spirit dwells in all of God’s creation (1 Cor. 3:16-17). Knowing this in our hearts, we feel drawn to act when injustices limit the potential God has in mind for any of God’s beloved creation. We cannot remain silent and inactive.
But acting alone cannot create the change we wish to see in the world. God has created us in God’s own image as relational beings. It requires a community to sustain our resolve for change and to have enough power to make change. For those who benefit from the systems in place, we need to see the impact of those systems on people who are detrimentally affected because of our benefits. We need to build authentic relationships with people who are affected by injustice. For those who are marginalized, impoverished, or in any way negatively impacted by injustices in our community, relationships across lines builds the power necessary to affect change and the trust needed to sustain power. Our organization, Spirit & Justice, is grounded in spirituality. Foundational to spirituality is a belief in a power greater than ourselves. Some call this power God, some call this power love. It is a power that connects us all and makes us one. Spirituality recognizes that we are all connected. Companions in Spirit & Justice help each other to keep a deep awareness of our connectedness and to act in ways that build a more just community where all may reach the potential God has in mind. See our Companions Story
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Together Baton Rouge Membership Spirit & Justice is an active dues-paying member of Together Baton Rouge. Spirit & Justice companions engage in monthly luncheons, house meetings, justice actions and the many opportunities offered by TBR to be engaged in creating a more just community in Baton Rouge. We are committed to:
Justice work requires many to come together for change over a long arc of time. As we, companions in Spirit & Justice, increase our spiritual and leadership capacity and strengthen the bonds of relationship, we build our potential to address injustices in our community. Through Together Baton Rouge, we join with other faith institutions and organizations to amplify our ability to affect change. |
About Us
Spirit & Justice was founded in March 2019.
Mission
Drawing together people grounded in spirituality and a desire for justice,
we deepen our relationships and spirituality to foster a more loving and just community.
Vision
We envision spiritual leaders who are free to overcome injustice and work to create a more just society.
Mission
Drawing together people grounded in spirituality and a desire for justice,
we deepen our relationships and spirituality to foster a more loving and just community.
Vision
We envision spiritual leaders who are free to overcome injustice and work to create a more just society.
