Description: In Acts 8, we read about an Ethiopian eunuch, an unnamed pilgrim to Jerusalem who appears in Luke’s story of the church, and then disappears after an encounter with Philip. Who was the Ethiopian eunuch, and how does his role fit into the story of…
Description: Current events are urging churches and religious leaders to respond intentionally and thoughtfully to trauma and traumatic events. What is trauma? How does trauma affect congregations? What is trauma-informed faith formation? What practices can help…
Description: In numerous books and essays Professor Greenway, inspired above all by the Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas, has argued for a post-secular affirmation of moral realism grounded in the passion of agape. This presentation, taken from his newest…
Description: Parables are a prominent part of Jesus of Nazareth’s teaching in the New Testament. The Synoptic Gospels feature some of the most famous parables, such as the Prodigal Son and The Good Samaritan. The disciples ask Jesus a question that is also…
Description: Are you entering a new call? Engaging in interim ministry? Learn a new technique to help you learn more about the community you are joining. Silent brainstorming is focus group technique to discover the complexities of a topic. The technique taps…
Description: We will talk about the way the sacred is weaponized by elite powers to shape social reality, the way it grants permanence to the negating of the inherent sacred worth of the black and brown bodies of those approaching or crossing the border, while…
Description: A discussion of a few of the major concepts in contemporary religious thought on ecological ethics, using the film “Avatar II” as a touchpoint for the conversation. Participants are invited to watch Avatar II beforehand and answer the following…
Description: Controversies over gender identity are routinely in the headlines these days. But these controversies are hardly new to Christian faith. This webinar explores how some early Christian perspectives on gender disrupted dominant cultural assumptions…
Description: Dr. Robert Emmons says, “Gratitude is not just a switch to turn on when things go well; it is also a light that shines in the darkness.” Psychologists have proven the health and wellness benefits of being grateful. In this webinar, we dig deeper into…