Great story in the Atlantic about Adam Hamilton’s efforts to bridge partisan divides in his congregation.
“But finding ways to respect divergent views doesn’t mean that people will agree. “We’ve had members of both parties running against each other,” he said, stressing that congregants could share goals even as they disagree over the means of achieving them.”
Learn Conflict Transformation from Candler’s Ellen Ott Marshall
Ellen Ott Marshall, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Conflict Transformation at Candler School of Theology and board member of JustPeace, has recently launched a free online course on conflict transformation.
WAFB: Community conversation acts as safe space for open dialogue
Broadmoor United Methodist Church was featured by Baton Rouge’s local news station WAFB because of a community gathering they hosted that brought people together for conversation about important issues in their area.
CSUatMQ interviews David Anderson Hooker – Narratives and Reconciliation
A CSUatMQ interview with David Anderson Hooker on narratives and reconciliation.
For Such a Time as This
Kendra Dunbar’s guest post for Princeton Theological Seminary’s Institute for Youth Ministry: “Prophetic witness, inspired by and attuned to the Divine, acts on behalf of the whole landscape, is a steady drum beat for right relationships (righteousness), opens new spaces for creativity and life giving forces, holds the powers and the individuals to account, and ushers us toward God’s peaceable kingdom where peace with justice truly prevail”
Where Angels Dare to Dance now available as an E-book
In the last few years, Craig Gilliam’s Where Angels Dare to Dance has been one of JustPeace’s most popular resources. Due to its popularity and demand, we decided to offer the book as an ebook in addition to the printed version. It is available in ePub, Mobi and PDF formats. Click here to purchase it through the JustPeace store.
Ron Kraybill’s “Trainers Guide to Successful Conflict Styles Workshops” – 2017 Edition (FREE)
JustPeace friend, colleague and former board member, Ron Kraybill has just re-released his Trainers Guide to Successful Conflict Styles Workshop.
Knoxville News Sentinel: I am an American – Pastor Rennie Salata aims for reconciliation
The Knoxville News Senitel highlighted Rev. Rennie Salata and the work he’s doing to foster reconciliation in his church, Acton United Methodist Church, and the surrounding community in Enka, NC. Following the 2016 election, Rev. Salata’s congregation is engaging in dialogue across political differences and learning to “come together to support and love one another and continue to have a relationship despite those differences.”
Healing of the Soul: The Horse that Whispers
Chaplain Dave Smith reflects on an equine therapy event in Colorado Springs he participated in last week with military and hospital chaplains called “Resiliency Care Support for Post Traumatic Stress and Cumulative Stress.”
Around the Web – September 29, 2016
Here are some links to articles, videos and stories that JustPeace staff have enjoyed this week. We hope you enjoy them too!