Humankind on Public Radio

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Should a church take a stand on political refugees or operate a shelter for the poor? On this episode of Humankind with David Freudberg, we'll meet a committed parish minister, who believes that a congregation has a responsibility to support social justice in the community at large. Reverend Steve Shick, a Unitarian Minister from Haverhill, MA, practices what he preaches with his own congregation. He believes people in a religious community should connect to share ideals and join together to help others in need in the community. His study entitled "Just Congregations," found that when a congregation reaches out to others, and takes on a purpose, the congregation tends to grow in size and becomes more active. This reaching out leads to healthy communication amongst its members; the entire community benefits when people get involved.
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