I said I would post more about The Politics of Peace event our church hosted last Wednesday night (7-9pm). I will, but, boy do I wish I'd remembered my notebook! There was so much good stuff - much that I thought I would surely remember later - but, alas, you know how it goes... I didn't/can't.
What I do know is that it helped me a great deal as we approach next week's American Presidential election. I thoroughly enjoyed every speaker/singer. Andy Squyres hits so deep in my soul with his combination of humor and gut-wrenching honesty; Melissa Florer-Bixler brought her Mennonite fire that lit a spark in my dry bones; and Winn Collier - perhaps the perfect person to wrap the evening together - spoke with such a pastor's heart to remind us that, yes, miracles are real, and peace IS possible.
Anyway, I apologize for not taking notes or remembering better. Here's the little snippet that was used to advertise the event:
In a season marked and marred by political polarization, outrage, and fear, we’re coming together to explore and celebrate the politics of peace. How might the Kingdom of God illuminate a way forward at the height of a contentious election cycle? How might we boldly engage in the front-lines work of peacemaking and truth-telling in a time when division and half-truths seem so pervasive? We’ll re-imagine fresh answers to these questions and others as we rally together in a spirit of hope and renewal.
Guided by the voices of scholars, pastors, practitioners, and artists, this evening will feature messages, music, prayer, and space for interaction.
That's about all I've got. Though we did buy four coffee mugs from Andy, and I took pictures!
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| Josh VonGunten (Canvas Pastor) |
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| Andy Squyres |
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| Melissa Florer-Bixler |
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| Winn Collier |
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