Psalm 19 says the law of God is perfect. But what if the law of the land is far from the justice that God longs for? And what is the church’s responsibility to engage the law of the land, especially when it impacts those that Jesus is particularly concerned with— the vulnerable? Despite rumors of political non-engagement, Mennonites have wrestled with the laws of the land for generations, not only advocating for change, but helping bring it about. Today, Indigenous peoples are calling on governments and faith communities to adopt and comply with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (TRC Calls to Action 43 & 48).
Click here for the written worship materials: January 17 // At-Home Worship Resources // UNDRIP - The Law of our God is Perfect!
Click here for the youtube video version of of our sermon, "The Law of the Lord, The Law of the Land" from Steve Heinrichs (Director, Indigenous-Settler Relations for Mennonite Church Canada).
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