September Book Club Reading Plan
Building Faith-Inspired Civic Action
September 2, 2025
Building Faith-Inspired Civic Action
September 2, 2025
Faith-Rooted Organizing by Alexia Salvatierra & Peter Heltzel
Harvest the Vote by Jane Kleeb
This Week's readings are:
Faith-Rooted Organizing - Introduction + Chapter 1
Harvest the Vote - Introduction + Chapter 1
Focus:
The importance of organizing from a faith-rooted perspective
Understanding political divisions in rural America
This Week's readings are:
Faith-Rooted Organizing - Chapter 2-3
Harvest the Vote - Chapter 2-3
Focus:
Listening and organizing across differences
How values-based advocacy works in polarized communities
This Week's readings are:
Faith-Rooted Organizing - Chapter 4-5
Harvest the Vote - Chapter 4-5
Focus:
Organizing that is deeply spiritual and relational
Rural organizing successes and the role of hope
This Week's readings are:
Faith-Rooted Organizing - Chapter 6-7
Harvest the Vote - Chapter 6-7
Focus:
Practical tools for sustainable faith-based organizing
The future of rural democracy and community empowerment
Where do you see political division and disengagement harming your community?
What are the challenges and opportunities of engaging those who think differently from you?
How can your faith community become a force for justice and healing?
What actions can you take in your faith or local community to resist injustice and grow civic participation?
With warmth,
Amy
Working Towards Improvement