On August 24, 2013, a gathering took place in Redding, CA, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech. Dinner discussion was about how to take actions to make the various cities and towns in Shasta County A Beloved Community. Future gatherings will be at the Redding Public Library.
A Beloved Community is a grass-roots movement rather than a formal organization or institution. It's intent is to act as a bridge, bringing together many diverse voices in the community around the idea of the common good. It's vision will be expressed by its actions.
A Beloved Community is non-partisan and non-sectarian! Participants included members of diverse faith community traditions plus many people of good-will with no faith traditions at all. Open-minded listening, civility and respect are expected of all. Interrelatedness is a foundation.
Input about visions and actions was received from participants about the following Beloved Community themes:
- Interrelatedness
- Inclusivity
- Respect for All People
- Justice
- Compassion
- Love
- Non-violence
- Shared power
- Responsibility
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