"BE" CAMPAIGN

In our time of political polarization and rising societal anger, we long for another way to relate to one another. Out of that holy longing, we invite you to join a national movement called the BE Campaign to help make our communities a bit more like the Kingdom of God. 

We and other Episcopal dioceses around the country are partnering with Church of the Resurrection and other United Methodist churches in dedicating the month of October (5 weeks leading up to the national election) to the simple, yet profound teaching of the prophet Micah who, in a time not unlike our own in 700 BCE, asked the question: “What does the Lord require of us?” His answer: “Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.”

We believe that we can love our neighbors and recover and reclaim these three essential practices. In this series, members of our congregations will be invited to reflect on five spiritual themes and to share them with their communities: Be just. Be kind. Be humble. Love your neighbor. The Intersection of Religion and Politics. 

Collected here, you will find an alternative Sunday lectionary that highlights each theme, along with suggested Prayers of the People, and graphics available free of charge from Church of the Resurrection, that can be adapted for your use. We’ll also have learning opportunities and suggested ways to BE engaged across differences with love and conviction.

This is a voluntary effort–all are invited to participate as you feel called. 

BE INTENTIONAL

This campaign calls you to take action!

• Stand up, speak out and act in places of inequity, ensuring the vulnerable are treated fairly.
• Practice intentional acts of kindness and compassion daily.
• Cultivate the habit of humility through respect, listening, and empathy. 

RESOURCES

• Alternative Lectionary
• Prayers of the People
• Graphics
• Diocese of Ohio Yard Sign
• Pledge card full page / half page

MAKE THE PLEDGE

I pledge to strive to follow Micah 6:8 in all aspects of my life:

• To act justly and pursue justice by standing with and speaking out for those who are vulnerable, mistreated, in need or exploited;
• To practice kindness and mercy in every interaction, even with those with whom I disagree;
• To act with humility, surrendering my will to God’s will, acknowledging that I may not always be right and should listen more and speak less.
• And, I will seek to inspire others to do the same.

Download the pledge card (full page / half page)