Better Together Faith Based Initiative
Better Together is an interfaith initiative of The King Center with the goal of spreading the message and practice of nonviolence as taught and practiced by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We call this Kingian Nonviolence.
The Better Together initiative will guide participants in exploring the posture of love and nonviolence in their thinking, speaking, acting, and engaging by examining strategies to bridge racial divides and eradicate barriers to the Beloved Community. In addition, Better Together modules effectuate leadership development using evidence-based approaches that have been proven to transform individuals and cultures.
This initiative engages faith leaders and members, in trainings, discussions, and activities, which enhance communication, strengthen interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and create a more just, humane, equitable, and peaceful culture by providing participants with nonviolent principles and steps that are rooted in agape love.
Ways to Engage
3-HOUR EXPOSURE SESSIONS
This is a one-time 3-hour session that provides faith-based organizations and seminarians with an overview of the Principles & Steps of Kingian Nonviolence and its impact. This is crafted with the mindset of introducing leaders and organizations to the true impact of Kingian Nonviolence.
BETTER TOGETHER INTERFAITH COHORTS
This is a 4 Week Training that will be held bi-monthly, featuring the unpacking of Kingian Nonviolence – NV365 with discussions on the intersection of Faith & Nonviolence, designed to equip faith leaders, congregants, and faith-based organizations with nonviolence principles that will empower the faith community with resources to eradicate any disruptor to the Beloved Community.
SMALL GROUP TRAININGS
The Kingian Nonviolence Exposure Series is a weekly group gathering in smaller and more intimate settings. These small group experiences will allow for the substantive unpacking of Kingian Nonviolence while also providing a place to connect, protect and grow together with each other. This training is created with the lay member, parishioner and congregant in mind.
