Histories of Christianity in our City
“We share the same past. We do not share the same history. Change begins when we know the whole history.”
Brandon Washington
Histories of Christianity in our City
is a 10-year project for leaders in our city who are grounded in their Christian faith to remember rightly our past, cultivate transformative relationships, and pass on a legacy of common memory to the next generation of leaders in our city to learn from our past and shape our future.
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Histories of Christianity in our City is for leaders who are grounded in their Christian faith who desire to participate in a collaborative learning community.
Leaders will become more rooted in their love and leadership for our city, as they deepen their knowledge of the past, and expand their perspective of the histories of faith in our city.
This 10-year project is creating a historical and relational transformational leadership community.
“Where common memory is lacking, where people do not share in the same past, there can be no real community. For community be formed, common memory must be created.”
FAQs
What is the hope for this project?
We see this project as a gift of legacy for future leaders who follow the way of Jesus to increase in clarity and collaboration from our work of listening and learning to the histories of Christianity in our city.
Why is this project important?
We see leaders who follow the way of Jesus in our city sharing a common faith, but lacking a shared narrative of the past and compassionate action in the present.
Why a 10-Year project?
A 10-year project is long enough to foster meaningful transformation in the lives of the leaders who participate and short enough to believe in the influence it could have in our city.
Who is leading this project?
This project is being led by co-chairs MiDian Holmes, The Epitome of Black Excellence & Partnership, and Jared Mackey, Executive Director of The Sacred Grace.
What is the format of the 12 Month Program?
The annual event is a gathering the last Friday in August each year. The Continuing Conversations are 4 additional 90 minute in-depth discussions on four Fridays from 10:00am - 11:30am over the next 12 months.
What is the content of the 12 Month Program?
The presentations reflect on past events to consider the diverse histories of Christianity in our city. The Continuing Conversations will provide greater historical context and facilitated conversations throughout the year.
Who is curating the content of the 12 Month Program?
There is a council of diverse leaders who follow the Way of Jesus who are serving as advisory voices on the content, topics, and speakers for each year’s program.