Join us on ZOOM on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 to 7:45pm OR Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6:30 to 7:45pm
You’re all in the kitchen, catching up, nibbling in advance of the Thanksgiving meal when, whammo, one of your relatives makes a politically charged statement that you know not everyone in the room agrees with. The statement has the potential to sink the meal and cause rifts among family members. How do you respond?
The politics of our time have pulled Christians of all stripes into toxic, adversarial relationships. Instead of living as siblings in Christ, united in baptism, we have believed the lie that the only way to discuss politics to win the argument and demonize the other side. The alternative is to avoid it altogether, and sadly, many do. But both approaches are unfaithful and do nothing to create a more just world. Come to this workshop to practice having conversations in a way that reflects both the kindness and courage of Jesus.
Workshop led by Rev. Libby Howe, WCC’s Congregational Support Coordinator for Peace & Justice Ministries
Pastor Libby Howe was ordained in the ELCA in 2002. After serving two congregations in De Soto and Ferryville, WI for six and a half years she worked as the Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop in the La Crosse Area Synod for over 12 years. Her work focused on congregational transitions, congregation vitality, conflict management, stewardship, and pastoral care for leaders. She has always been passionate about working for peace and justice, especially with regard to poverty, racism, and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ people in the church. In her new position as the Congregational Support Coordinator for Peace and Justice Ministries, Pastor Howe will work specifically in congregations and with leaders to expand our capacity for becoming love-focused communities unapologetically working for justice and peace in our local communities and world. She enjoys reading, writing, praying, walking with her old dog, Marley, food and fun with friends and family, and exploring quiet natural spaces. Even after living nearly 20 years in the Badger State, as a native of Ohio, she is a ridiculously zealous Ohio State football fan. She lives in La Crosse, WI on the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River.
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