Why are an ever-increasing majority being left behind in an outwardly thriving economy? What are the consequences? What does God say? What can we do about it?
Join us this Lenten season as we grapple with economic injustice broadly and close to home, understand the lived realities across socioeconomic backgrounds, and contemplate what a faithful response looks like— spiritually, relationally, and systemically.
SUNDAY, FEB. 22 | 6:00 PM | PARISH HALL
Economic Inequality: The Experience
Come for pizza and an intergenerational activity night! We’ll tweak the rules of a few classic games to help us begin to understand the causes and consequences of today's extreme levels of economic inequality. (Think "Stratified" Monopoly and "Unionized" Checkers. )
SUNDAY, MAR. 1 | 10:00 AM | PARISH HALL / ZOOM (bit.ly/STJNmain)
The Billion Dollar Problem
A conversation with Dr. Ingrid Robeyns, author of Limitarianism: The Case Against Extreme Wealth. Learn how the concentration of extreme wealth poses existential threats to democracy, social cohesion, and ecological sustainability—and what might be done about it.
SUNDAY, MAR. 8 | 10:00 AM | PARISH HALL / ZOOM (bit.ly/STJNmain)
Uneven Opportunity in Education
A discussion of the realities faced by many high school students and families in our County. In addition to the skyrocketing cost of higher education, students face uneven access to the coursework, extracurricular activities, counseling, and test preparation necessary to succeed.
SUNDAY, MAR. 15 | 10:00 AM | PARISH HALL / ZOOM (bit.ly/STJNmain)
Getting Settled Amidst the Fading American Dream
A discussion about the changing landscape faced by our young adults. Montgomery County is one of the wealthiest counties in the country, yet the majority of its young families are experiencing increasing pressures from rising cost of living, low wages, and meager benefits.
SUNDAY, MAR. 22 | 10:00 AM | PARISH HALL / ZOOM (bit.ly/STJNmain)
Losing Ground in Retirement
A discussion of the challenges of retirement in Montgomery County. After a lifetime of work, many older neighbors are struggling to make ends meet. Rising expenses often outstrip fixed incomes, and those without a nest egg often must continue working far into their golden years.