Tag: prophet
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Jan. 30 Gathering: Living on the cliffs of Nazareth
What happens when whole communities organize around Jesus’ prophetic call for justice and liberation rather than consumeristic comfort and institutional preservation?
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Jan. 23 Gathering: A prophetic moment
If the church is meant to be the body of Christ, why has it become so complicit with systems that exploit and objectify? Are we missing a prophetic moment?
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Oct. 30 Gathering: Where are the Prophets?
Among the most dramatic roles in the Old Testament was that of the prophet. Advisors to kings, judges of the nation, and oracles to the people, the prophets played a crucial function in the theological history of Israel. Contrary to common belief, the primary job of the prophet was not to foresee the future, but to…
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May 31 Gathering: Listening to the Prophets
Who are the modern-day prophets? What are they saying? How can we listen to them?