What Is“Building a JUST ME for JUSTICE”?
Helping teens (13–18) make faith matter through Bible Study, Summer Trips, and Mentorship
Bible Study
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8–10 weeks of engaging Bible study conversations and games that will help your 13 to 18 year old student connect their faith, with justice, and their purpose
Trips and Experiences
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Tour Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU)
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Visit North Carolina A&T University and the Greensboro Sit-In Museum
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Explore Washington D.C. and the National Museum of African American History & Culture
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Kingian Non-Violence Workshop and Simulation
Grant Funded
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Cohesion will cover most of the costs
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Scholarships are available
Trip Schedule and Destinations
July 18 | Charlotte, NC
Johnson C. Smith University
Lunch at Pins Mechanical
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Guided campus tour & student-leader panel
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Small-group connections
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Free Lunch
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Games & Fun at Pins Mechanical
July 24 | Greensboro, NC
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University and Greensboro Sit In Museum
• Explore North Carolina A&T University campus (site of 1960 Sit-Ins)
• Visit Greensboro Sit-In Museum exhibit
• Justice workshop: “Civil-Rights History & Today”
August 15-16 | Washington D.C.
Civil Rights Landmarks
and Service
• Tour MLK Jr. Memorial & National Museum of African American History
• Volunteer at a local DC community partner
• Evening reflection: “When Faith Meets Public Service”
In addition to the trips above, there will be weekly pre-trip Bible studies,
Kingian Non-Violence Workshop & Simulation, and other local events and outings
Why Join a
JUST ME for JUSTICE Trip?
Deepen Your Faith
Learn from History
Build Lifelong Community
No Barrier Participation
Learn four core “Faith Skills” and join weekly Bible studies that connect Scripture to justice.
Stand where civil-rights heroes stood. HBCU campuses and museum tours reveal faith’s role in social change.
Partner churches provide mentors and chaperones (1:10 ratio). Make new friends at weekly gatherings and a local Job Fair.
Grant-funded trips cover nearly everything. Any student fee (≤ $100) is waived or covered by scholarships.
Ready to Reserve Your Spot?
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Fill Out the Interest Form
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Attend 8–10 Weeks of Bible Study
We'll cover four “Faith Skills” sessions and four on “Purpose, Identity & Belonging” -
Download Trip Packet
This contains itineraries, dates, permission slips, cost details (scholarships as needed), packing lists, and departure instructions. -
Join Weekly Pre-Trip Events
These include youth Bible studies and Charlotte “Justice Job Fair” with local nonprofits.
Note: Only 40 spots available. Submit your interest now—first come, first served.
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What should my student pack?A full packing list is in your Trip Packet. Generally: water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, journal, weather-appropriate clothing, and any personal medications.
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Which organizations are involved?We’ve partnered with I Am 24/7 and Witness Church. Each organization: • Leads (or co-leads) the Bible-study sessions • Provides one mentor/chaperone per 10 students • Helps organize student participation on all trips
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Where and when do we meet on trip days?Departure information will be provided for each trip. For the Greensboro and Washington D.C. trips, charter bus transportation is provided.
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What is the Bible-study commitment?Students meet weekly (July--August) for eight to ten weeks of “Faith Skills” and four weeks on “Purpose, Identity & Belonging" on Sunday afternoons at 6pm at Camp North End.
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Can parents or adult volunteers chaperone?Yes. If you’d like to chaperone or help at the Job Fair, email justiceproject@cohesionclt.org.
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Can my student skip a trip but still join the Bible study?Yes. You can join all three trips or pick any single trip. Weekly Bible-study sessions and the Job Fair remain open to everyone.
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Is there a cost to participate?Thanks to a generous grant, Cohesion covers most trip costs (transportation, lodging, admission). If any fee exists (≤ $100), scholarships ensure no one is turned away.