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Join Us Tomorrow: Reclaiming Democracy as a Moral and Spiritual Mandate. Covenant of Grace Ministry & Fellowship St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church 24th & J Street Tomorrow's Afternoon Gathering Session In times when our nation feels divided and our democratic institutions strained, people of faith are called to something deeper than political partisanship. We're called to examine what it truly means to seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God in the public square. Tomorrow, we begin a transformative journey together as we explore "Reclaiming Democracy as a Moral and Spiritual Mandate" – a multi-part series that will challenge us to think beyond the surface of politics and dive into the heart of what it means to be faithful citizens. What Does Scripture Say About Our Civic Life? Our theme verse from Micah 6:8 reminds us: "He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This ancient call to justice isn't separate from our modern civic responsibilities – it's the very foundation upon which healthy democracy must be built. A Glimpse Into Our Journey Ahead Over the next few weeks, we'll wrestle with profound questions that our faith demands we address: What is true freedom? We'll discover the difference between "freedom from" interference and "freedom for" human flourishing, guided by Paul's reminder in Galatians that we are called to use our freedom to serve one another in love. How do we build just institutions? Drawing from Proverbs 29:4 – "By justice a king gives a country stability" – we'll explore how Christian communities can be guardians of democratic health without falling into institutional idolatry. What does a moral economy look like? Isaiah's call to share our bread with the hungry challenges us to examine how economic despair fuels political despair, and how our faith calls us to policies that uphold human dignity. How do we practice civic virtue in a pluralistic society? Romans 12:18 calls us to live at peace "as far as it depends on you" – but what does that look like when we disagree deeply with our neighbors? How do we challenge power without destroying what is holy? Jeremiah's call to "seek the peace and prosperity of the city" offers a model for prophetic critique that builds up rather than tears down. Why This Matters Now We live in a moment when many have lost faith in democratic institutions, when economic anxiety drives political desperation, and when the very idea of truth seems contested. As followers of Christ, we cannot retreat into private piety while our communities suffer and our democracy strains. This series isn't about partisan politics – it's about the moral and spiritual foundations that make healthy democracy possible. It's about reclaiming our role as salt and light in a world that desperately needs both preservation and illumination. Come Ready to Be Challenged This won't be a comfortable series. We'll be asked to examine our own assumptions, to love our political opponents as neighbors, and to imagine what it might look like to be "a city on a hill" in an age of cynicism and division. But discomfort often precedes transformation. And transformation – personal and social – is exactly what our moment demands. Join Us Tomorrow Whether you're a longtime member of our community or someone searching for a faith perspective on our civic moment, you're welcome at our table. Come ready to listen, to learn, and to be challenged by the radical call of the Gospel in our public life. Together, we'll explore what it means to be faithful citizens in a democracy that desperately needs the witness of people who believe that another way is possible – a way marked by justice, mercy, and humble service to the common good. Tomorrow's Afternoon Gathering Session Covenant of Grace Ministry & Fellowship St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church 24th & J Street "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden." – Matthew 5:14 See you there. For questions about this series or our ministry, please contact us through the church office. 
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