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March 2021
Meneilly Visiting Scholar-Village Presbyterian Church
The Meneilly Visiting Scholar Committee has announced that Lisa Sharon Harper will be our 2021 Visiting Scholar. Her presentations on “Post Election Faith and Politics” will be offered in a Zoom webinar starting at 7 p.m. CT Friday, March 5, and 9 a.m. CT Saturday, March 6. There is no cost to participate.
Find out more »“The Heart of Human Rights: Faith-Fueled Advocacy on Issues of Our Day.”
We are all created in God’s image, equal in dignity and worth, but we are not all granted equal rights in the United States. The U.S. is the only democracy and one of only 18 countries worldwide that does not plainly protect women’s rights or prohibit gender discrimination in its constitution. Despite gender-based injustice such as sexual and intimate partner violence, workplace harassment, and pregnancy and pay discrimination, our nation has never corrected the purposeful, historic exclusion of women from…
Find out more »Lehigh Conference of Churches
Established by the Lehigh Conference of Churches in 1990 and held annually since 1993, the Campbell Lectures inform and educate member congregations, other Christian communities, and the wider public on the enduring importance of Christian unity and its potential for addressing problems facing society today. This endeavor has fostered cooperation among diverse Christian perspectives and dialogue about religious issues.
Find out more »April 2021
Grand Rapids Christian Schools
Growing Deeper's is our school's monthly speakers series aimed at partnering with our broader parent and church community as a way to corporately learn from experts by gaining strategies and tools to tackle tough issues and fostering faithful Christian living in ourselves and students for the sake of the world. For the 2020-2021 school year, the Growing Deeper series will focus on this year's school district theme: "All Things. Hold Together." (Col. 1:17). We will bring in monthly speakers to…
Find out more »May 2021
THE VOICES CONFERENCE
The Voices Project exists to train and promote leaders of color. During the Voices Conference, labs are designed to provide leaders with peer-to-peer collaboration and equipping preferably, though not exclusively, within our 6 domains of culture – the arts, business, church, education, entertainment/media, and governments/politics. Click here to register.
Find out more »Lamenting Christian Nationalism Week of Action
We call on those who identify as followers of Jesus to take action against Christian Nationalism during a Week of Action beginning May 16, 2021. We believe that Jesus calls us to stand against any ideology, which can be expressed as idolatry of a nation, that informs acts of injustice, exclusion and racism within our nation and to stand for a vision of Christianity expressed in America that honors people of all colors, cultures and ethnicities. We understand that to…
Find out more »June 2021
100 Faith Leaders for 100% Clean Electricity
Are you a faith leader or faith activist concerned about runaway global warming? If so, please RSVP to join 100 of your interfaith colleagues on June 9th in Washington, DC. We’ll gather outdoors near the Capitol lawn in support of President Joe Biden’s call for 100% clean electricity by 2035 as part of the American Jobs Plan.
Find out more »August 2021
Chautauqua Institution Guest Chaplain
The chaplains for the 2021 season will represent intended theological, denominational, gender, racial and ethnic diversity, as well as ministerial context. As always, the Department of Religion’s commitment to diversity in gender, race and theological perspective is clear. The philosophy of the Department of Religion, from the beginning, has embraced and manifested the belief that an expression of these diversities is key to Chautauqua’s future.
Find out more »September 2021
Church of the Brethren National Older Adult Conference
NOAC is a Spirit-filled gathering of adults 50 and older who love learning and discerning together, exploring God’s call for their lives and living out that call by sharing their energy, insight, and legacy with their families, communities, and the world.
Find out more »Taylor Religious Heritage Lecture
This lectureship was established in 1994 by Rev. Dr. R. Hargus and Mrs. Doris T. Taylor for the Chowan University community in order to host individuals who “enrich our lives and encourage us on our Christian journey.”
Find out more »October 2021
The Voices Student Leader Conference
The Voices Student Leader Conference is a two-day worship and leadership training event centering BIPOC student leaders from Oregon colleges and universities. The conference is hosted by George Fox University in Newberg, OR. Click here to register.
Find out more »Justice Conference Netherlands
It is possible: a world without injustice! We believe it is possible if we create the space to inspire and encourage each other. If we see and celebrate together which steps are already being taken. When people of hope and faith come together and encourage each other to break through unjust systems. Register Here
Find out more »November 2021
Explo Days
The Explo Days create space for reflection and rethinking. Two days of inspiration to trace the powerful dimension of a holistic gospel. A place of encouragement to find new ease and joy in taking this diverse gospel into the world.
Find out more »February 2022
Perkins Bible Study
Dr. John Perkins hosts a weekly Zoom Bible Study every Tuesday at 8:00 AM CDT! He would love for you to join him!In order to join Bible Study, you must register at https://forms.gle/pQCbpWCpv22Sy8Uw8 the Monday before Bible Study. Each Monday at 11:59 CDT, registration closes and those on our registration list will receive the Zoom info 30 minutes before the call begins at 7:30 AM CDT. In case you miss the deadline and want to join the next Bible Study,…
Find out more »The Festival of the Diaspora
In partnership with the Aspen Institute, The Festival of the Diaspora curates topics and people for a combustible mix of diversity, innovation, and impact. The 2022 Festival of the Diaspora in San Juan, Puerto Rico will be our largest convening in the Americas as we bring leaders together from 35 countries together to Connect, Celebrate and Collaborate for greater impact.
Find out more »April 2022
Theologian in Residence- Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church has a wonderful tradition of inviting scholars from around our country to spend time with us to share their research and apply it to our life and work as a congregation. The Theologian-in-Residence program was created in appreciation for the ministry of David and Ruth Watermulder here at BMPC for 24 years. Saturday Morning Lecture April 30, 2022 10:00a.m. ET Sunday Morning Sermon May 1, 2022 10:00a.m. ET Sunday Morning Lecture May 1, 2022 11:15 am…
Find out more »June 2022
Est. 1619: History, Hidden Truth, and Our Journey Toward Jubilee (Pilgrimage)
From initial entry to resistance to rising, #The1619Pilgrimage will trace the story of Africans’ arrival on colonial soil, our strategies of resistance against unrelenting dehumanizing oppression, and our faith-rooted rise into the force that forged America’s soul. During this sojourn, participants will explore and experience stories of the commodification and exploitation of African lives through enslaved labor, as well as African resistance and rising from colonial slavery through reconstruction. During our journey, we will experience the music, art, dance, genealogy,…
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