Media drumbeats fan fears of terrorism, or rogue nations or the un-winnable drug war to sustain the U.S. military budget. At the same time, Pope John Paul II's administration, now in its twilight years, has not only stoutly resisted all forms of church reform, especially equality for women, but has repressed advocates of liberation and reform, re-centralized church administration and packed the hierarchy with conservative loyalists. Many other churches, under fire from their conservative members have reined in their social justice advocacy. In this context, our 25th anniversary is precisely an opportunity for dreaming anew. Old paradigms no longer serve.
Dreams see with new eyes.
From the creative imagination come fresh programs and innovative ways to organize. The hopes stirred by dreaming roll back hopelessness and replace it with commitment and persevering love. As we enter our 25th anniversary, the Center is celebrating the dreams and programs that have brought us to this present moment. We pledge to foster dreaming for the days ahead. You are salt for our earth, light for our world.