Posted on 2020-08-10 in Community Connections, General |
Two Christianities – American Religion in Black and White
The focus of this week’s conversation is the racial divide in American Christianity and a historical analysis of black Christianity as a response to the pro-slavery, segregated, white supremacist attitudes of white Christianity in the early centuries of the British colonies and the USA. You will start to see how white supremacy is woven into the structure of the church far more tightly than they ever realized.
*See the calendar or weekly email for the link or email us.
Facilitators: Vaike O’Grady & Lisa Pursiheimo
Posted on 2020-08-07 in General, Newsletter |
A Check In from Young Adult Community Builder, Fatima Mann
Posted on 2020-08-05 in General, Newsletter |
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Posted on 2020-08-05 in General, Newsletter |
In person church gatherings are currently suspended through September 8.
In person Sunday worship is currently suspended until November 29.
All in-person gatherings of Peace Lutheran Church are currently suspended. We hope we can begin to allow small groups to gather at church with safety protocols in place beginning September 8. We will be monitoring the public health situation as that date approaches
Posted on 2020-08-03 in Community Connections, General |
Whither the Women? – Race, Gender, and the Intersecting Nature of Oppression
Throughout US history, women of color have been caught in the crossed streams of race and gender, leaving them to fight for a place in both the civil rights and women’s rights movements. This session introduces the concept of intersectionality – a term used to highlight the complexity of living in the midst of multiple kinds of discrimination.
*See the calendar or weekly email for the link or email us.
Facilitators: Vaike O’Grady & Lisa Pursiheimo
Posted on 2020-07-31 in General, Serve Community |
“Do you have any jelly today?” This was a question asked by a client at the HCCM food pantry last week. Happily I could say we sure do have some available because I had just stocked the shelf with food donations from Peace. The client explained that PB&J sandwiches were snacks her kids could prepare for themselves when she works late. Read more…
Posted on 2020-07-31 in General, Serve Community |
The four or five year old boy stood staring with his big brown eyes under the fringe of dark hair at the shelves of fruit, sandwiches, cookies and chips. This was not his first trip to the Mobile Loaves and Fishes truck that afternoon. He and his brothers had gotten their bags of food at our first stop in the sprawling apartment complex. They’d followed the truck to the next stop, and while the older boys looked at the clothing on the other side of the truck, the littlest stood staring at the food. “Are you still hungry? “ I asked him. He solemnly nodded yes. I gave him an orange and a bag of cookies. A few minutes later, he was back staring again. This time he got a sandwich and some chips. He smiled, said thank you, and ran away. Read more…
Posted on 2020-07-31 in General, Newsletter |
Lord of Life Lutheran Church welcomes their new intern, Jason Mills. Read more…
Posted on 2020-07-27 in Community Connections, General |
American Amnesia – Christianity and the Erasing of Native American Stories
This week’s conversation centers on the experiences on Native Americans. The Doctrine of Discovery, boarding schools, reservations, and the demonization of Native spiritual practices provide cause for somber reflection about how Native Americans have been harmed by white supremacy.
*See the calendar or weekly email for the link or email us.
Facilitators: Vaike O’Grady & Lisa Pursiheimo