What we in the Western Christian tradition have come to know as Palm Sunday is often viewed through the lens of liberation theology as a counter narrative to the dominant construct of empire. While the Roman armies rode triumphantly into Jerusalem on the backs of warhorses, Jesus comes in on the back of a donkey, clearly mocking the pomp and circumstance of the imperial cult.
In our 21st Century world we might ask ourselves what a present-day counter narrative might look like…how do we upend systems of inequity and exploitation without selling out to the tools of violence and oppression on which the empire relies?
This week at New Wineskins we’ll wrap up our Lenten journey From Pain to Possibility with an important conversation about how the struggle for justice is not only about freeing people from exploitation and oppression, but creating wholeness in a society that seems bent on remaining broken.
Our discussion video from The Work of the People this week features multifaith leader Rev. Jen Bailey, author and organizer Micky ScottBey Jones, and theologian & ethicist Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza* discussing the ways that healing happens in environments of radical sharing and how centering the voices of those who have been shut out of the shaping of society offers a path to reimagine our world and the ways we structure community.
We hope you’ll join us this Sunday, April 13, in the Virtual Theology Pub powered by Zoom as we discuss the powers of healing justice and mutual belonging that just might help us create a better world.
*Dr. Roberto is a trans man who is referred to by his previous names in some older online spaces, including our discussion video from The Work of the People. We honor his current name and identity despite the dated reference of the video.
6:00pm ET: Happy Half-Hour (informal meet & greet time)
6:30pm ET: Presentation & conversation begin
PLEASE NOTE: NO GATHERING EASTER SUNDAY (4/20/2025)
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Lent 2025: From Pain to Possibility
This year for Lent, our community is tracing our collective journey from pain to possibility through a video series from The Work of the People featuring the voices of a diverse collection of leaders and theologians.
All five discussion videos are available for viewing until April 20 through TWOTP’s stream share feature. To access the videos you will need to provide your email address when prompted. No subscription is necessary.
Simply click the links or images below to view each week’s video.
March 16: Infinitely Trustworthy with James Finley
March 23: Pain & Marching with Peter Block & Walter Brueggeman
March 30: Subversion from Within with James Alison
April 6: Pain to Possibility with Marlon Hall
April 13: Healing Justice with Dr. Roberto Henderson-Espinoza, Jennifer Bailey, and Mickey ScottBey
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