Beginning of A Vision

(A First Draft of a)
A 2020 VISION FOR THE CITY
In the year 2020 the major religions in Atlanta will have come together in the power of God’s love to work for the betterment of the city. As a consequence of working together, the faith-inspired society will demonstrate love and respect for each other. Efforts will continue to further understand each other’s faith.

By 2020 the religious leaders of the community will have found in God’s love a foundation for acceptance, respect, and mutual caring. Prayer and worship in one’s own traditional and also prayer and worship together will provide deeper respect and new ways of being a community.

After steadily working together over a number of years, through these religious people God will create a force to overcome poverty, exclusion, and oppression.

The Children of Abraham – Jews, Christians, and Muslims -- will work together to provide for every person education, job skills, opportunities, homes and the self-confidence that enables full participation in the society. The goal will remain – Liberty and Justice for all!

Because of these strides in human relationships the citizens will live without fear and suspicion. Oppressors will be exposed, disciplined and resisted. The New Community will root out crime and lawlessness, particularly the use and distribution of drugs.

As all of us claim our faith and live in the power of Love, it will create a centripetal force that will draw in those who live on the margins. The raw experience of injustice, oppression, and powerlessness will make these brothers and sisters effective teachers of all of us.
This vision can only be achieved if the Children of Abraham claim their faith, understand their faith, and work together in the power of their faith.

Can this day be the beginning of the fulfillment of this vision?
(Your additions and Corrections to this initial proposal is very important.)

A 2020 Vision for the City

4. An Interfaith Service of Visioning — Sunday, August 3, Shallowford Presbyterian Church will host a Worship and Visioning Service that aims to help shape the future relations of Christians and Muslims. The worship theme will be Beyond 9/11: Christians and Muslims Together, A New World Vision. Following the worship, a halal lunch will be served. During the lunch persons around the tables will add their insights to the vision and ways that they can participate in it. Visitors are welcome. Shallowford Presbyterian Church is located at 2375 Shallowford Rd NE. If you send a delegation, please let the church know. 404 321 7699