Events
Presbyterians and Race: A Reflective Experience in Power and Social Justice
The Reformed Institute will hold a reflective walk in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, to sites that mark key moments in the story of Presbyterians, white privilege and black resistance from colonial days to the present. The walk will focus on reflection, inspiration and a challenge to action for racial justice at each of the sites below. Limited to 25 participants. (Masks required, a van is available for those with physical limitations.)
Short Course on Biblical Justice and Christian Formation
Virtual Event Virtual Event--link will be sent a few days beforeThis short course explores the Presbyterian scholar Michael Barram’s Missional Economics: Biblical Justice and Christian Formation. This is a LIVE ZOOM event on Saturdays, Nov. 7, 14, and 21 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. The…
Renewing Theology and Church for Public Life: March 6, 13, 20
Virtual Event Virtual Event--link will be sent a few days beforeThis course brings church leaders and experts together to explore current cultural and generational challenges to the church, resources for renewing the church for public witness, and aspects of Theology and Public Policy--all within a Reformed framework.
Discerning Welcome: A Reformed Faith Approach to Refugees
Darnestown Presbyterian Church 15120 Turkey Foot Road, Gaithersburg, MDJoin us at Darnestown Presbyterian Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland (or virtually), for an in-person presentation by and dialogue with Dr. Ellen Clark Clémot.
The Power of Lament for the Church
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church 1724 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VAIn The Power of Lament for the Dr. David Gambrell will explore Biblical, theological and liturgical forms of lament for the Christian life.
Sabbath Symposium with Carol Bechtel
Parkwood Baptist Church 8726 Braddock Road, AnnandaleSeeking Sabbath: A Practical Guide for Christian Sabbath Celebration So, you’ve decided that Sabbath is an important aspect of your Christian life. Now what? It is not enough just to think about Sabbath. Life-changing learning will only come if thinking is accompanied by living. As Henri Nouwen put it, “You don’t think your way into…