Living Reconciliation event to feature Rev. Dr. Curtiss DeYoung
Submitted on:
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - 2:49pm
The following is shared from the Plymouth Center for Reconciliation...
RIGHTING WRONGS: REPAIRING OUR COMMUNITIES
Can our communities truly thrive? For everyone? Everywhere?
What will it take? What can I do?
One aspect of our PCR over-arching vision is to revitalize communities through the ministry of reconciliation. As the prophet Isaiah envisions: "They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations." (Isaiah 61:4)
How can we participate in this challenging and vital work?
Dr. Curtiss DeYoung, CEO of the Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC) and longtime friend of the Pilgrim Center will lead us in an interactive conversation to explore these urgent questions. The MCC is currently launching a 10-year community focused Reconciliation Initiative in Minnesota to repair foundations that have been devastated for generations.
What can we learn? What steps can we take?
We would love to have you join us for this important conversation at our next:
LIVING RECONCILIATION EVENING
Tuesday, March 16th, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Central Time)
Participate with us on Zoom, invite a friend to come and be encouraged, equipped, and empowered to be a repairer and rebuilder in
your community!
More information about our guest presenter:
Dr. Curtiss DeYoung is the CEO of the Minnesota Council of Churches. He previously served as the Executive Director of the faith-based racial justice organization Community Renewal Society in Chicago, was the inaugural Professor of Reconciliation Studies at Bethel University, and led the Twin Cities Urban Reconciliation Network (TURN). He consults and speaks internationally with extensive relationships among activists and peacemakers in South Africa and the Holy Land. He is an author and editor of twelve books including Reconciliation: God’s Timeless Call to Justice, Healing, and Transformation.
