We believe in a God made known in bodies — a God who was made flesh in a brown-bodied Palestinian Jewish man, a God who is made flesh in the diverse expression of witness the world over. Yet too many conferences and gatherings center the voices, experience, and expectations of white people.
What does it look like when we create a space for people of color:
To enflesh our witness for and from our own communities?
To speak aloud the stories of our ancestors and elders?
To believe the kingdom of God is a pursuit of solidarity and coalition not in spite of our differences but because of the complexity of those differences?
To embody different ways and expressions of knowing?
In a short-form, intentionally crafted gathering, you will encounter distinct voices, speaking from their own communities, enfleshing witness for this moment of challenge and creativity in the church and in the world. Between these witnesses, you will encounter liturgical experiments and collaborations to help digest the call of the divine.
We invite preachers, storytellers, activists, and community leaders of color to perhaps hear some of your own stories in the pieces shared. White leaders are welcome but expected to participate with a posture of overhearing the witness rather than expecting it is for you.
The event is free to attend virtually and we invite support from congregations and institutions to form in-person viewing gatherings for conversation and creative response. Institutional supporters will receive bonus material and a discussion guide for facilitating conversation following the gathering. Mutuality groups for people of color interested in connecting and continuing the conversation will be provided immediately following the event for those who wish to participate.
Speakers
Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto
Rev. Laura Cheifetz
Rev. Dr. Neichelle R. Guidry
Dr. Christine J. Hong
Ophelia Hu Kinney
Rev. Ranjit K. Mathews
Rev. Wesley Morris
Dr. Patrick B. Reyes
Rev. Isaiah Shaneequa Brokenleg
Rev. Dr. Theresa Thames
Rev. Winnie Varghese
Artists
Tina Colón Williams
Shin Maeng
Julian Reid
Tesfa
Wondemagegehu
Hosted and Organized By
Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto
Rev. Mihee Kim-Kort
Julian Reid
Rev. Winnie Varghese
EVENT FORMAT
Each keynote speaker has been given seven minutes to communicate their message. Between presentations participants will encounter artistic presentations that will foster imaginative responses to persistent and pernicious challenges.
ON-DEMAND ACCESS
Upgrade to On-Demand Access.
INDIVIDUAL USE: $49
Individual can view the entire event for personal/home use. Only one person per household needs to purchase this on-demand access. You may share with family and friends. You may not share access with your church or organization. On-Demand – GROUP USE must be purchased separately.
Access expires one year from event date. Purchase is non-refundable and non-transferable.
GROUP USE: $199
Any member of your church/organization can view the event and access online resources for in-person or digital group use at your church/organization. This includes permission to download video files of each speaker separately. Only one person per church/organization needs to purchase this on-demand access.
Access expires one year from event date. Purchase is non-refundable and non-transferable.
For registration questions, please contact support@churchanew.org.
For giveaway questions, check out the Enfleshing Witness Giveaway Page
SPONSORED BY
We are grateful for Bethlehem Lutheran Church of the Twin Cities whose generous partnership and investment in the mission of Church Anew has made this event possible. If you would like to partner with Church Anew, email us at support@churchanew.org or support us by donating here.
