2021 SGM Annual Report

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I t may seem that we are becoming more polarized each day as a country. In <strong>2021</strong>, our BridgeBuilders program became more necessary and relevant than ever as we led many online discussions and book studies surrounding the issues of the day. As the pandemic slowed we were able to physically welcome guests for in-person service-learning trips. BridgeBuilders is truly a place to safely process thoughts, feelings, and questions around race, poverty, and faith. BridgeBuilders Coordinator Piper Graham shares, “It takes COURAGE to engage in conversations surrounding race, faith, and justice. For our BridgeBuilders, it takes courage to enter these conversations as it may be the first time they are talking about the topic of race and faith.” Through our in-person service learning trips, we seek to share the beauty and brokenness of our community. One of our deep CONVICTIONS is to celebrate beauty. There is often a single narrative of places like the southside of Chicago. The narrative is that there is immense violence and poverty. Sometimes the assumption can be that God is not moving in these places. Through BridgeBuilders, participants learn to see and celebrate the beauty of neighborhoods like ours. God is moving and we are excited to share the highlights that lead to bridges being built between cultures that are politically, culturally, and socially divided. Celebration creates a way for reconciliation. <strong>2021</strong> allowed for more CREATIVITY in our curriculum offering a variety of ways people can engage. BridgeBuilders Director CW Allen found joy in the process, “One of the things that excited me most about joining BridgeBuilders was the freedom to create. We have recently implemented a Woodlawn-specific poverty simulation, Hip Hop parties/concerts, and tee-shirt designs. We will continue to create new content. We address a lot of heavy, traumatic topics in our work so we love finding creative ways to experience our neighborhood, history, and various cultures.” 13
CONTACT OUR TEAM IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION! WE ARE CUR- RENTLY BOOKING TRIPS FOR 2022! OUR TEAM IS ALSO ABLE TO TRAVEL TO YOU TO RUN OUR POVERTY SIMULATION. “I’m convinced more than ever that we need more BridgeBuilders- people who are willing to learn, grieve, and celebrate with each other. It can be awkward and painful as we cross cultures, denominations, and communities. But if we are truly going to be one human race we must learn to love each other in the midst of our differences.” -CW Allen BridgeBuilders Director 14
Page 1 and 2: ANNUAL REPORT 2021 B EYOND 20/20 CO
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS 3-6 7-8 9-10 11-1
Page 5 and 6: Through Various Seasons and Chapter
Page 7 and 8: Testimony of Leaders from the 1930
Page 9 and 10: SERVING ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIG
Page 11 and 12: T WE SEEK TO SERVE 50-60 FAMILIES I
Page 13: RESTORE FAMILIES RENEW COMMUNITIES
Page 17 and 18: FINANCIALS Richard Wilson Chair Kim
Page 19 and 20: TOWARD 2022.... sunshine Gospel Min

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