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Welcome to the foundational stage of the Becoming a Restorative Justice Congregation program. Use the suggestions here and the links on this and our other Restorative Justice pages to earn points toward recognition as a congregation that seeks to bring restoration of right relationship between affected persons, responsible parties and communities into the full life and mission of your church.

• Review carefully, with prayerful discussion, the Resolution on Restorative Justice that was passed by the delegates of the 200th Annual Meeting on April 25, 1999 in Worcester, Massachusetts.

• Examine the Restorative Justice resources at the Framingham Conference Center and on the world wide web.

• Download a "Be a Restorative Justice Congregation" flyer.

• Preach a sermon that focuses on restorative justice and healing. (Read two samples: Fred Anderson's original; Mike Rich's revised version.)

• Pray for God's restorative justice in your church and community.

• Conduct a restorative justice Bible study in your church during Lent (or in any season).

• Invite representatives of the MACUCC Restorative Justice Task Team and the Massachusetts Restorative Justice Coalition to speak in your church.

• Pray to become a part of Micah's magnificent vision! (Micah 6:8)

* Points are given per event, item, or action

Points

• 20 points – Level 1
• 40 points – Level 2
• 60 points – Level 3
• 80 points or more – Level 4

Notes:

1. Other events, items, or actions can earn points. We encourage creativity and actions customized for your setting. Write a brief description and estimate the points based on comparison with other criteria.
2. Points begin accumulating each Easter Sunday morning for one entire year. Reports from each congregation are encouraged at every Conference meeting in the spring or early summer.