Creating a Church for the Future with Brian McLaren

NYAPC 1313 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for part two of three of our McClendon Scholar events with Brian McLaren. In this webinar, Brian McLaren will discuss the need for a church that can help turn our global civilization away from its self-destructive path. He will talk about the values needed to help us successfully navigate our dangerous future. After…

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Creating a Church for the Future Discussion

NYAPC 1313 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Brian McLaren advocates for a 'New Kind of Christianity.' What does he mean by this, and how might it impact NYAPC? Theo Brown, Paul Dornan, Meg House, and Len Shabman will facilitate a discussion on these and other questions. Feel free to bring your coffee and snack to the Docherty Center and join the conversation.…

Faith in Pursuit of Child Well-Being: Starsky Wilson

NYAPC 1313 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Starsky Wilson will give a presentation which examines the promise and problems facing America’s children and youth. He will invite people of faith to craft theologies of child well-being and find ways to help young people live with dignity, hope and joy. His talk can be viewed in person New York Avenue Presbyterian Church or…

Creating a Church for the Future Discussion

NYAPC 1313 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Grab your coffee and snack, and head to the Docherty Center for this discussion! After Brian McLaren’s May 8 webinar, we gathered on May 17 to explore how his call for a "New Kind of Christianity" can help us create the future for NYAPC. Brian will join us in person on October 5 and 6.…

“Prophetic Preaching in a Tone-Deaf Culture” with Kenyatta Gilbert

NYAPC 1313 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Dean Kenyatta Gilbert will give a presentation examining what it means to preach about justice and work for it daily. He will share insights from the African-American religious tradition that can help churches and individuals become more effective prophetic witnesses. After his remarks, he will dialogue with Rev. Lionel Edmonds, a Washington, DC, pastor and…