Contextual Growth & Spiritual Formation
Love Out Loud desires for each of us as community members to be involved in service that we are passionate about - AND to be fully aware of the contextual framework that we step into and the crucial spiritual formation that moves us from transaction to transformation. We partner with local ministries & organizations to bring training and growth opportunities on a variety of topics.
The Pathways team looks forward to walking alongside you in finding the best fit for you right here in our community. We believe growth is an important part of every volunteer process. Whether you prefer reading through a book or attending a workshop, here are a few thought-provoking resources that may be helpful in getting started, sparking your thinking, and stirring your heart. To see the most up to date information about upcoming growth and training sessions, check out our Growth & Trainings page on BASE below:
Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods cares about connecting people, strengthening voices, and leveraging resources. They host a number of trainings throughout the year including asset-based community development, Racial Equity Institute workshops, and discussion circles with local community organizers.
Racial Equity Institute offers tools for organizations and individuals to challenge patterns of power and grow equity. two day workshop is designed to help leaders and organizations who want to proactively understand and address racism, both in their organization and in the community where the organization is working and for those persons who are interested in understanding and eliminating racial inequities and disparities within our society.
St. Paul Episcopal Church - Faith and Justice Committee
The Faith and Justice Committee works to educate parishioners and the wider community on issues that, in the context of our faith, bring us to closer to a community of justice, advocacy, action and service in the name of Jesus Christ. Our guiding principle is to develop and present educational programs to inform and challenge issues of justice as they appear in Biblical testimony and Church tradition.
Crisis Control has been assisting people in crisis to meet essential life needs and help people become self-sufficient in our community for 50 years now. They are also engaged in advocacy work to help people understand the realities of poverty and inspire people to serve in different socio-economic and cultural situations with knowledge as well as compassion.
Poverty Simulation & Living on the Edge
A poverty simulation is a guided experience that exposes participants to the realities of poverty, including the challenges of navigating the complex world of government services and other essential service providers. During the simulation, participants assume the roles of different families with the task of providing basic necessities and shelter during four 15-minute weeks, while balancing the requirements of various service providers with the realities of daily life.
For smaller groups, Living on the Edge is designed as an interactive experience and thought-provoking discussion with the goal of better understanding the causes of poverty.
Bridges Out of Poverty Training
This training, based on the book Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D., provides an understanding of the hidden rules for individuals in poverty, middle class, and wealth with the goal of providing avenues of success for all. Individuals who work regularly with those living in poverty or want to advocate for those in poverty will benefit from this training.
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