The Beaver County Chamber of Commerce award recognizes groups living the values of inclusion and respect for all people
A man of “deep and active faith” and a dear friend of our Sisters, the memory and legacy of the late Minister Shon D. Owens continues to guide our steps us toward building an more inclusive, loving, and just world for every dear neighbor.
A co-founder of Undivided in Christ, an interfaith network of people working for racial justice and healing, Shon “inspired us through his efforts to enact the prayer of his (and our) Savior, that ‘all may be one’ (John 17:21),” Sister Sarah Crotty shared in a tribute last year, pledging to honor his good work by “standing with the other many lives he touched and continuing his legacy of working toward unity and equity in Beaver County and beyond.”
Sister Sarah, in her role as Community Outreach Coordinator, as well as many other Sisters continue to build bridges, strengthen relationships and reach out through Undivided in Christ, as well as many other outreaches that allow us to be present to our dear neighbors from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, particularly those on the margins.
Always seeking to meet the needs of our times, Sisters are grateful to be part of coalitions working to end racism, human trafficking, and gun violence, protect our environment, support our most vulnerable neighbors, welcome immigrants and refugees, and invite all those who share our desire for a more peaceful and loving world into deeper relationship with God and one another.
We are honored to receive this award bearing Shon’s name and to be part of our local Chamber of Commerce network, where lasting relationships are formed through service to others.