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So... what does this
Jesus Justice Jazz logo say?
What does it mean?
This logo art emerged as we
thought about the 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering being in New
Orleans, the devastation and recovery from Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita, what we hope to learn about serving others
in the manner of Jesus, and the promises of God's presence
in the world.
The chaotic, dark, swirling
on the left of the graphic reminds us of the darkness and
confusion that we sometimes experience in the world. You can
almost feel the powerful wind and destruction of a
hurricane.
And in the midst of the
chaos, confusion, and mess is the cross, drawing our vision
to the light and hope of Jesus. It is Jesus who draws us
into a life of
compassionate justice wherever we are and whomever we're
with. It is Jesus who sets us free into the world jazzed for
justice, for kindness, and for humble walking with God.
Jesus Justice Jazz
stands bold and connected to what seems confusing and
disconnected. Our faith and our baptismal call to be bold,
compassionate witnesses in the world are always connected
and relevant to whatever is swirling around us.
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Use the logo for stirring up
discussions about the Gathering
The logo for Jesus Justice
Jazz is a great discussion starter for talking
about the Gathering and what it means for one's life and
faith. It can also help people focus on the realities of New
Orleans and the story that God is bringing us into.
Project or display the
logo and discuss:
- What is your first
impression of what you see here? What draws your attention,
bothers you, or seems interesting? (What bothers or
repels a person can actually lead the discussion into the
heart of the Gathering theme. Following Jesus and living as
a bold witness of our faith isn't so easy, in fact, there
are times when it makes us pretty uncomfortable.)
- What do you think each of
the three words -- Jesus Justice Jazz -- mean when
you think about it in the context of your faith and life?
How are the the words connected and related?
- So what do think is going to
happen in New Orleans? What does this logo suggest or tell
you about the experience and program?
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