Approved Communities of Shalom Training Sites

Seek the shalom of the city where I have sent you, for in it’s shalom, you will find your shalom.” –Jeremiah 29:7

Communities of Shalom, a community development initiative of the United Methodist Church. The Communities of Shalom Program shares a vision of revitalized neighborhoods and engaged congregations together with urban, rural and suburban partners that seek renewal.

Communities of Shalom are built on four principles:

1. Faith in Action
2. Asset Based Community Development
3. Collaboration
4. Systemic Change

With these principles in mind, groups are trained to recognize neighborhoods' strengths. Communities then develop a plan that will encourage growth and development.

The Mississippi Conference has approved four churches to be recommended for training as Community of Shalom. You may receive an application by contacting Rev. Fitzgerald Lovett, at 601-354-0515, ext 29 or email fitzgerald@mississippi-umc.org.

Deadline to apply is July 30^th.