Fighting Injustice

At SHV, our desire for Kingdom justice is rooted in God’s love for justice. When we speak of Kingdom Justice, we are living out Jesus’ prayer that God’s kingdom would be as real here on earth as it is in heaven. 

At SHV, we join with God in working towards justice in these specific ways:

1. We come alongside those experiencing hunger with practical help and dignity through the Hope Starts Here food bank. (Matthew 25:35-40)
2. We work to repair the deep wounds that the sin of racism and the systems of white supremacy have caused in us as individuals, as a community of faith, and in our wider culture. In relationship with God and others, we do this ongoing work through the Racial Justice Journey (Ephesians 2:14-22, Philippians 2:1-13)
3. We care for God’s creation through careful stewardship of our resources. (Genesis 1:28)

If you are interested in learning more about Kingdom Justice at SHV, including next steps for your own discipleship journey, please email us  justice@shvchurch.org

Jesus calls us to a life of repentance, humility, and reconciliation. Join in our pursuit of justice and peace as we navigate what racial healing looks like for each of us as individuals, as a community at SHV, and for our country. If you are interested in learning about God’s heart for racial justice and how to start that work in your own life, these books are a great place to begin.

One Blood by John M Perkins

This is an invitation to learn how our faith intersects with race, culture, and justice.

The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby

A look at the church’s complicated history with racial injustice and how to repent.

Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman

Thurman’s book considers Jesus’ heart for the oppressed and the disenfranchised.

Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison

A great resource on building bridges, and having meaningful conversations to bring change.