Restorative Justice Week, Nov. 13-20, 2011

 

Synod has encouraged our churches to "preach and teach restorative justice" - and Restorative Justice Week is a wonderful time to begin this ministry. Click here to read a welcome and introduction to RJ Week from our restorative justice representatives, Rev. John Lamsma and Rev. John de Vries, Jr., and scroll down for resources to help you recognize restorative justice in your worship services.

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Worship Services

  • A worship service on restorative justice from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
  • Jump to page 29 of this restorative justice booklet, "Justice that Heals," for a sample service

Litanies

Sermons

  • Sermons on restorative justice from Restorative Justice Online

Study Materials

Prayers

  • A thoughtful list of those to remember in prayer from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
  • Opening, closing and general restorative justice prayers from Correctional Services of Canada

Songs

  • Correctional Service of Canada makes several song suggestions here.
  • The Sing! A New Creation hymnal offers many songs for justice that could work for your service.
  • Three song suggestions for restorative justice from Reformed Worship magazine.

Bible Verses

General Resources