Nov. 27 Gathering: Google Hangout with Tomeka Robinson

We love it when our New Wineskins friends do awesome things in the world. Tomeka Robinson, who was part of our charter group when we started meeting back in May 2014, certainly fills the bill. Now coaching debate at Hofstra University in New York, Tomeka spearheaded a forum back in September on Islamaphobia, seeking to raise theContinue reading “Nov. 27 Gathering: Google Hangout with Tomeka Robinson”

Oct. 16 Gathering: “The Dreams You Encourage Them to Have”

What might it look like for us to seek the best for our political opponents? How can we imagine prospering under leadership we so deeply disrespect?

Nov. 22 Gathering — How do we respond to terror?

As our prayers go out to the cities where these attacks occurred and the friends and families of the victims, some serious questions arise for those of us who seek to follow Jesus.

Feb. 8 Gathering: Enslaved by Freedom?

As Americans, we enjoy the idea that we have broad guarantees to wide-ranging personal freedoms. In fact, there’s little we can imagine doing that we can’t do. Our individual rights are deeply ingrained in our psyches and our culture. But is it possible that our very freedoms are actually enslaving us? Is a social ethicContinue reading “Feb. 8 Gathering: Enslaved by Freedom?”

Oct. 26 Gathering: “Unequally Yoked?” How should Christian communities engage other faith traditions?

“Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?” 1 Corinthians 6:14 In our pluralistic culture, more religious and non-religious traditions exist within the same space than perhaps any time in modern history. Interestingly, even as many Christian communities bemoan this diversity of belief systems and worldviews,Continue reading “Oct. 26 Gathering: “Unequally Yoked?” How should Christian communities engage other faith traditions?”

July 20 Gathering: Gender Roles–Enslaved or Empowered?

Do our perceptions of gender trap us in rigid boxes, or do they empower us to be more fully human? This week (July 20), we’ll discuss biblical concepts of gender, misconceptions, and more empowering ways of viewing our unique contributions to the human project. We’ll look at some of the passages that have been traditionallyContinue reading “July 20 Gathering: Gender Roles–Enslaved or Empowered?”