Unity is the first principle of Kwanzaa, but it is also an important characteristic for Christians. The first principle of Kwanzaa is Umoja (oo-MOE-jah) Unity – To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Unity in Christ The writer of the Letter to the… Read More
Use this meditation to learn more about the importance of self-determination, the second principle of Kwanzaa, in the Christian faith. The second principle of Kwanzaa is Kujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-LEE-ah) Self Determination – To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves. TAKE HOLD OF THE PRIZE The… Read More
Ujima refers to collective work and responsibility. Use this tool to reflect on the role of collective responsibility within the body of Christ. The third principle of Kwanzaa is Ujima (oo-JEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility – To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers’ and sister’… Read More
Acts contains the account of early Christians sharing their possessions and living in community. The fourth principle of Kwanzaa, cooperative economics, contains a similar message. The fourth principle of Kwanzaa is Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative Economics – To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and othr businesses and to… Read More
God designed people to be in relationships. The fifth principle of Kwanzaa, purpose, also involves working for the common good. The fifth principle of Kwanzaa is Nia (nee-AH) Purpose – To make as our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people… Read More
The final principle of Kwanzaa is faith. As Christians we are called to trust God with our lives, purposes and futures. The seventh principle of Kwanzaa is Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith – To believe with all our hearts in our parents, our teachers, our leaders, our people, and the righteousness… Read More
