History

Worship in the Spirit of Justice began as a dream among a few members of a very ordinary church in suburban Maryland.  Many of us were increasingly heartsick over the news from Africa, especially Western Sudan (Darfur).  A year ago we knew that genocide was happening, and now, a year later, 200-300,000 more innocent children, women, and men have died.  Meanwhile, we heard estimates that 3 million human lives have been snuffed out in recent years in Congo, and like Darfur, there is no end in sight to the killings.  And of course, across Africa, the HIV pandemic creates an aching need--and opportunity--for compassionate, sacrificial response. [Info on Darfur] 

But what could we do?  We were just a few people in one small congregation.  Then we realized that there may be handfuls of people in thousands of congregations who felt as we did.  And we realized that even though we were just one congregation, perhaps if we decided to take action, others might join us--in MD, VA, DC...and beyond.  Immediately, we found willing colleagues and “Worship in the Spirit of Justice” was born.