Community Peace and Justice - from a Faith Perspective
Religious Liberty – Embracing Community with Diversity
February 6 and 13, 2019 – 6:00 pm
“Founded in 1924 in the belief that there is more that binds us together than separates us in the worship of God.”
Inspired by the founding statement of Community Church, we will explore the following topics:
“The Paradox of Religious Liberty” and “Embracing and Sustaining Diversity Within Community“
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February 6, 6:00 pm
The Paradox Of Religious Liberty
A look at the historical and continuing lessons of the paradoxical nature of religious liberty: “I can only have religious liberty for myself when I embrace religious liberty for others, whose beliefs may be far different from my own.”
February 13, 6:00 pm
Embracing and Sustaining Community
The yin and yang of community and diversity. How the focus on individualism has presented a challenge to achieving and belonging in communities that consist of diverse cultures and beliefs. What are some approaches to overcoming these challenges to more fully embrace our founding vision?
February 2, 2019
CCOVB Leadership Retreat
“Embracing God’s Gift of Differences – – But Now What Do We Do?”
Download a PDF copy of the slides that Bob and Don shared.