Join us for an inspiring conference two-day conference featuring a keynote address by Emilie Townes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies at Boston University School of Theology. She will kick-off the conference by exploring “Accountability Strategies for Preaching in Chaos.” Using the framework of wisdom, integrity, and perspective, Dr. Townes calls us to remain steadfast in the pursuit of justice and hope, reminding us that while there is much work to be done, we are capable of doing it together.
A distinguished panel of scholars will further engage this theme, featuring Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes (Professor of Worship, Union Theological Seminary), Rev. Dr. Dong Hyeon Jeong (Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary), Rev. Dr. Gennifer Brooks (Ernest and Bernice Styberg Professor of Preaching, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary), and Dr. Kate Ott (Jerre and Mary Joy Stead Professor of Christian Social Ethics, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary).
The conference includes regular table conversations for participants and the following workshops during the afternoon of April 3, led by panelists:
Good News for the Margins: An Ethical Dilemma? with Rev. Dr. Brooks
Spiritual Practices for a Changing Earth – A 3-Gesture Ritual to Postpone the End of the World with Rev. Dr. Carvalhaes
Loving Out Loud: Asians Proclaiming Queer Love with Rev. Dr. Jeong
Using Digital Media for Countercultural Proclamation with Dr. Ott
There is no fee for this event but register for the conference is required. This event is cosponsored by the Styberg Preaching Institute and the Stead Center for Ethics and Values.