The Sister Source

The Role of the Faith Community in Social Action

August 25, 2020 Women's Equity Center and Action Network Season 1 Episode 3
The Sister Source
The Role of the Faith Community in Social Action
Show Notes

The faith community has played a central role in prior social justice efforts. In fact, many say that the civil rights movement was born and nurtured in church basements where it was safe to organize.

On this episode, Dr. McGencey interviewed the Rev. Thomas Bowen, the Earl L. Harrison Minister of Social Justice has faithfully served the Shiloh congregation as a member of its ministerial team since July 2002. 

Rev. Bowen brought interesting perspective to the topic and gave practical examples of how faith-based organizations can lead social justice movements in spirit and in truth.