| 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. |
Registration
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| 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. |
The Uncomfortable Side of Conversations on Race and the Language of Inclusion
It is important that the church learns how to take the lead on conversations on race that have a tendency to divide our society. Learning language and ways of communicating based on biblical principles can encourage dialogue and understanding.
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| 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. |
Break
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| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Breakout Session #1
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Where Do We Begin?
Speaker: Susan Layton
We know that the scriptures speak often of God's justice, but our newsfeeds, podcasts, and blog posts sharply disagree regarding the best way for the church to seek His justice in our time. What if not having the answer is the best place to start? Using the book, Weep With Me as our guide, session attendees will learn how lament can prepare our hearts to do the work of reconciliation. We will look at Biblical examples and practice the steps of lament together, taking the humble posture of listening and learning from one another as we come before the Lord together.
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Doing Good to All: Transforming Community
Speaker: Dr. Kenya Johns
This presentation will focus on Galatians Chapter 6 verses 1 – 10, Doing Good to All. Throughout history it is recorded that there have been groups that have been wronged and crucified. The purpose of this presentation is to begin the conversation regarding restoration and building community to support these people and communities. We will discuss some of the barriers to doing good to all and strategies to better serve our communities to reflect our mission of doing good to all and ultimately positively transforming community as Christ has called us to do.
- Imagining a More Just Future
Speaker: Christine Kroger
As God’s people, we want “to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God,” (Micah 6:8) but often, these vessels of clay fall short of what God envisions for his people. Drawn loosely from Soong-Chan Rah’s thoughts (The Next Evangelicalism) on the power of multiethnic ministry in racial reconciliation, this interactive and conversational session will focus on identity, liminality, and the journeying experience. We will explore how to apply curiosity and imagination as effective tools for equipping God’s people with the ability to acknowledge and overcome barriers to reconciliation and help to build a more flourishing community.
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| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. |
Q & A with Keynote Speaker during participants' lunch (Dining Hall, President's Dining Room)
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| 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. |
Breakout Session #2
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Where Do We Begin?
Speaker: Susan Layton
We know that the scriptures speak often of God's justice, but our newsfeeds, podcasts, and blog posts sharply disagree regarding the best way for the church to seek His justice in our time. What if not having the answer is the best place to start? Using the book, Weep With Me as our guide, session attendees will learn how lament can prepare our hearts to do the work of reconciliation. We will look at Biblical examples and practice the steps of lament together, taking the humble posture of listening and learning from one another as we come before the Lord together.
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Doing Good to All: Transforming Community
Speaker: Dr. Kenya Johns
This presentation will focus on Galatians Chapter 6 verses 1 – 10, Doing Good to All. Throughout history it is recorded that there have been groups that have been wronged and crucified. The purpose of this presentation is to begin the conversation regarding restoration and building community to support these people and communities. We will discuss some of the barriers to doing good to all and strategies to better serve our communities to reflect our mission of doing good to all and ultimately positively transforming community as Christ has called us to do.
- Imagining a More Just Future
Speaker: Christine Kroger
As God’s people, we want “to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God,” (Micah 6:8) but often, these vessels of clay fall short of what God envisions for his people. Drawn loosely from Soong-Chan Rah’s thoughts (The Next Evangelicalism) on the power of multiethnic ministry in racial reconciliation, this interactive and conversational session will focus on identity, liminality, and the journeying experience. We will explore how to apply curiosity and imagination as effective tools for equipping God’s people with the ability to acknowledge and overcome barriers to reconciliation and help to build a more flourishing community.
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| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
The Language of Love is the Language of Inclusion
The Scriptures teach us how to treat one another if we are willing to extend beyond what is comfortable.
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