For November, we will focus on Christian spirituality as a long journey. Just as the road behind us has been uneven, we can trust there will be more surprises ahead. Indeed, following Jesus will take us places beyond our wildest imagination and require the spiritual practice of locating ourselves on a long historical trajectory. We will consider the rise, fracturing, and decline of a Bible civilization in America and the enduring role of the Bible through times of religious pluralism and cultural upheaval. Taking stock of our past will prepare us to look to the future with hope.
Our book of the month is Mark Noll’s America’s Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911. Mark will also be our webinar speaker on November 12, 2022.
Join the Faith and Justice Network to get access to the following:
- Webinar with Mark Noll: This live event will take place 10:00-11:30 am Pacific Time on Saturday, November 12 (recording available afterward on the network platform)
- Short Video Lecture: “The Messy Spirituality of the Psalter”
- Spiritual Practices: Led by Kinship Commons, a women-of-color-owned collective of artists who curate worship and liturgies centering BIPOC voices
- Curated Readings: Works by Sam P. Mathew and Barbara A. Holmes
- Online Discussions: Join the conversation with people from all over the world
- Fireside Chat with Kristin Du Mez: A virtual gathering to process together what we’ve learned over the past month. This event will take place 6:00 – 7:00 pm Pacific Time on Thursday, November 17 (recording available afterward on the network platform)
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