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Roadmap to reconciliation 2.0 : moving communities into unity, wholeness and justice / by McNeil, Brenda Salter,1955-author.(CARDINAL)469070;
Includes bibliographical references."We can see the injustice and inequality in our lives and in the world. But how, exactly, does one reconcile? Based on her extensive work with churches and organizations, Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil has created a roadmap to show us the way. This revised and expanded edition shows us how to take the next step into unity, wholeness, and justice"--
Subjects: Christianity and justice.; Church and minorities.; Reconciliation;
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Roadmap to reconciliation : moving communities into unity, wholeness, and justice / by McNeil, Brenda Salter,1955-author.(CARDINAL)469070;
Includes bibliographical references.A prophetic journey -- What is reconciliation? -- Landmarks of reconciliation -- Shake it up! the power of catalytic events -- A shift in perspective: the realization phase -- A group effort: the identification phase -- Planning for action: the preparation phase -- Doing justice: the activation phase -- Staying the course: living out holistic transformation -- Conclusion: a vision of a flourishing future.We can see the injustice and inequality in our lives and in the world. We are ready to rise up. But how, exactly, do we do this? How does one reconcile? What we need is a clear sense of direction. Based on her extensive consulting experience with churches, colleges and organizations, Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil has created a roadmap to show us the way. She guides us through the common topics of discussion and past the bumpy social terrain and political boundaries that will arise. In these pages she voices her call to all believers: "It's time for the followers of Jesus to embark on the prophetic journey that leads to reconciliation and transformation around the world. Many of us may already be aware of the need for reconciliation in our own backyards. . . . We cannot ignore the plight of the people around us and as globalization continues its relentless march onward, we cannot turn a blind eye to the world at large either. We have to face the realities here at home and we must also embrace the stories of people all around the world." Each chapter lays out the next step in the journey. With reflection questions and exercises at the end of each chapter, it's ideal to read together with your church or organization. If you are ready to take the next step into unity, wholeness and justice, then this is the book for you. (Publisher).
Subjects: Reconciliation; Christianity and justice.; Church and minorities.;
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Building a bridge : how the Catholic Church and the LGBT community can enter into a relationship of respect, compassion, and sensitivity / by Martin, James,1960-author.(CARDINAL)638176;
Includes bibliographical references.Why I'm writing -- A two-way bridge -- Biblical passages for reflection and meditation -- A prayer for when I feel rejected.The New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage turns his attention to the relationship between LGBT Catholics and the Church in this loving, inclusive, and revolutionary book. On the day after the Orlando nightclub shooting, James Martin S.J. posted a video on Facebook in which he called for solidarity with our LGBT brothers and sisters. "The largest mass shooting in US history took place at a gay club and the LGBT community has been profoundly affected," he began. He then implored his fellow Catholics--and people everywhere--to "stand not only with the people of Orlando but also with their LGBT brothers and sisters." A powerful call for tolerance, acceptance, and support--and a reminder of Jesus' message for us to love one another--Father Martin's post went viral and was viewed more than 1.6 million times. Now, Martin expands on his reflections in this moving and inspiring book, offering a powerful, loving, and much-needed voice in a time marked by anger, prejudice, and divisiveness. Adapted from an address he gave to New Ways Ministry, a group that ministers to and advocates for LGBT Catholics, Building a Bridge provides a roadmap for repairing and strengthening the bonds that unite all of us as God's children. Martin uses the image of a two-way bridge to enable LGBT Catholics and Church leaders to come together in a call to end the "us" versus "them" mentality. Turning to the Catechism, he draws on the three criteria at the heart of the Christian ministry--"respect, compassion, and sensitivity"--as a model for how the Catholic Church should relate to the LGBT community. -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Homosexuality; Church work with gay people; Church and minorities.; Homosexuality.;
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Rescuing Jesus : how people of color, women, and queer Christians are reclaiming evangelicalism / by Lee, Deborah Jian,1980-author.(CARDINAL)814140;
Includes bibliographical references.Conformists -- Assimilate to survive -- Good Christian girls -- Safety in the closet -- Skeptics -- Racial awakenings -- Submit no more -- Coming out -- Radicals -- Made in the image of God -- Femmevangelical -- Pride.Deborah Jian Lee left the evangelical world because she was frustrated by its conservative politics. But over the years she stayed close to those in the movement, and she has come to realize that evangelical culture and politics are changing, and changing fast. Friends had stopped voting based on wedge issues. Believers of color were changing church demographics and political interests. Women were rising in the ranks despite familiar sermons about female submission. LGBTQ Christians were coming out, staying in the church, and leading ministries. What Lee came to find is that most of what we think we know about evangelicals is wrong, or is well on its way to becoming dated. In Rescuing Jesus, she ventures into the world of progressive evangelicalism and tells the stories of the young women and men at the forefront of a movement that could change both the face and the substance of religion in the United States. Generational changes and the shifting racial make-up of evangelicals are transforming the movement and pushing it in a more progressive direction. A young and diverse array of people on this leading edge of progressive evangelicalism-LGBTQ and straight; white, black, Asian, Hispanic, and indigenous-are working to wrest political power away from conservatives. Today's young evangelicals are more likely than their elders to accept same-sex marriage, more inclined to think of ٢pro-life٣ issues as being about supporting society's disenfranchised, and more accepting of equality between men and women. With empathy, journalistic rigor, and powerful storytelling, Lee unpacks the diverse and complex strands of this movement-and what it means for the rest of us. Given the clout that evangelicals still hold in national politics, Lee argues, this movement is important not only for the future of evangelicalism but also for the future of our country.
Subjects: Church and minorities.; Social integration; Evangelicalism.;
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Heavy burdens : seven ways LGBTQ Christians experience harm in the church / by Rivera, Bridget Eileen,1989-Author(DLC)n 2021021849;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-232)."Provides an honest account of the ways LGBTQ people experience discrimination in the church, helping Christians grapple with hard realities and empowering churches across the theological spectrum to navigate better paths forward"--.
Subjects: Christian sexual minorities; Church work with gay people; Church and minorities.;
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Building a healthy multi-ethnic church : mandate, commitments, and practices of a diverse congregation / by DeYmaz, Mark,1961-(CARDINAL)487042; Leadership Network (Dallas, Tex.)(CARDINAL)702859;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-194) and index.The prayer of Christ -- The pattern at Antioch -- The pauline mystery -- Embrace dependence -- Take intentional steps -- Empower diverse leadership -- Develop cross-cultural relationships -- Pursue cross-cultural competence -- Promote a spirit of inclusion -- Mobilize for impact -- For those planting a multi-ethnic church -- For those revitalizing a declining church -- For those transforming a homogeneous church
Subjects: Church and minorities.; Church work with minorities.; Ethnicity; Multiculturalism;
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Bloodlines : race, cross, and the Christian / by Piper, John,1946-(CARDINAL)719955;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.Pt. 1. Our world : the need for the Gospel -- pt. 2. God's word : the power of the Gospel.Genocide. Terrorism. Hate crimes. In a world where racism is far from dead, is unity amidst diversities even remotely possible? Sharing from his own experiences growing up in the segregated South, pastor John Piper thoughtfully exposes the unremitting problem of racism. Instead of turning finally to organizations, education, famous personalities, or government programs to address racial strife, Piper reveals the definitive source of hope -- teaching how the good news about Jesus Christ actively undermines the sins that feed racial strife, and leads to a many-colored and many-cultured kingdom of God. Learn to pursue ethnic harmony from a biblical perspective, and to relate to real people different from yourself, as you take part in the bloodline of Jesus that is comprised of "every tongue, tribe, and nation." - Publisher.
Subjects: Reconciliation; Race discrimination; Church and minorities.;
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I see you : how love opens our eyes to invisible people / by Lester, Terence,author.(CARDINAL)805688;
Includes bibliographical references.Searching for home -- Demystifying poverty -- You don't have to fear -- Making room in the margins -- How much is enough? -- Ignorance can be hurtful -- You are part of the solution -- Different communities, different needs -- Dignity and how to see people -- Creating communities -- Creating consistent rhythms -- Each one matters.We don't care about what we don't see. Countless people are invisible to us. We overlook the poor and homeless, partly because we don't share much space with them. More seriously, we often choose not to see the realities around us. We hold misconceptions about who is deserving or not, or make false assumptions about people's poverty being their own fault. Terence Lester calls us to see the invisible people around us. His personal encounters and real-life stories challenge Christians to become more informed about poverty and homelessness, and to see the poor as Jesus does. When we see people through God's eyes and hear their stories, we restore their dignity and help them flourish. And when we recognize our own inner spiritual poverty, we have greater empathy for others, no matter their circumstances. Let love open your eyes. Discover how seeing leads us to act with compassion and justice--as God intends.
Subjects: Church and minorities.; Marginality, Social.; Church work with minorities.; Church work with people with social disabilities.; Love;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 8
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Becoming brave : finding the courage to pursue racial justice now / by McNeil, Brenda Salter,1955-author.(CARDINAL)469070;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-207)."Brenda Salter McNeil offers a distinctly Christian framework for addressing systemic injustice, inspiring readers to challenge the status quo in racial reconciliation"--
Subjects: Christianity and justice.; Race relations; Reconciliation; Church and minorities.;
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The seven churches of Asia Minor (Revelation Two and Three) / by Ennis, Charles Ray.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-133).
Subjects: Bible.;
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