Our Vision and Values.
Vision
Hexham and Newcastle Justice and Peace ministry, enlightened by the Gospel vision
of God's Kingdom, seeks a world in which:
there is respect for the integrity of the whole of creation and for the dignity and
freedom of every human being
people live in peace, without nuclear weapons or trade in arms, seeking
non-violent way of resolving conflict
all have access to food, clean water, shelter, education and a dignified livelihood
there is justice for those who at present have no land, are in debt or are enslaved
by their work.
development and the use of resources are sustainable.
Hexham and Newcastle Justice and Peace ministry, enlightened by the Gospel vision
of God's Kingdom, seeks a world in which:
there is respect for the integrity of the whole of creation and for the dignity and
freedom of every human being
people live in peace, without nuclear weapons or trade in arms, seeking
non-violent way of resolving conflict
all have access to food, clean water, shelter, education and a dignified livelihood
there is justice for those who at present have no land, are in debt or are enslaved
by their work.
development and the use of resources are sustainable.
Values.
Based on the Scriptures, and in particular on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, on
the Church's social teaching, and on our own faith experience, we are inspired by the following values:
wonder at God's Spirit throughout creation and in every human being
love, hope and compassion
solidarity and subsidiarity
partnership and dialogue
care for the whole of creation
non-violence and reconciliation
simplicity and sustainability of lifestyle.
Based on the Scriptures, and in particular on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, on
the Church's social teaching, and on our own faith experience, we are inspired by the following values:
wonder at God's Spirit throughout creation and in every human being
love, hope and compassion
solidarity and subsidiarity
partnership and dialogue
care for the whole of creation
non-violence and reconciliation
simplicity and sustainability of lifestyle.
"As apostles of a faith which does justice,
we shall await the future.
We must put our hands to the work;
God will complete the project."
Frank Regan SSC
we shall await the future.
We must put our hands to the work;
God will complete the project."
Frank Regan SSC
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