The task of the church in a changing society is to proclaim, show and live in hope of even greater change, said theologian Justo Gonzalez. We must work toward a vision or future to which God calls us. The vision of the city must include love and justice. An outgrowth of the conference agenda for the Disciples present consists of a similar regional urban ministry gathering, tentatively planned for spring 1997. There is an unacceptable level of violence that goes on all the time.
Churches are in a unique position to work for safe and just communities.