Things Your Church Can Do to Promote and Support

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

• 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.

• Preach a sermon that focuses on restorative justice and healing.

• 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 a representative of the MACUCC Restorative Justice Task Team and/or of the American Friends Service Committee to speak in your church.

• Learn about the Concord, Massachusetts Restorative Justice Circle Program developed by a community-based group in conjunction with the Concord Police Dept.

• Talk with the Chief of Police in your city or town to explore the developing of a Restorative Circle Program for youthful offenders.

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