Take a look at the video that previews the book.
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Showing posts with label Jim Wallis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jim Wallis. Show all posts
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Jim Wallis and his new book: timely!
Jim Wallis' new book, America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America, appears to be a "must read" for anyone concerned about racism in American Culture.
Take a look at the video that previews the book.
Take a look at the video that previews the book.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Time for a new ecumenical action?
In the late 1940s here in Dallas, an ecumenical impulse paved the way for the formation in 1950 of a collection of churches representing a number of different denominations. Originally formed as the Dallas Council of Churches, the group gathered at East Dallas Christian Church to launch its important work. Eventually known as the Greater Dallas Community of Churches (GDCC), the ecumenical association spoke to some of the community's most pressing social, cultural, political and religious issues and concerns.
Chief among the early concerns facing and addressed by GDCC were matters of race and civil rights. Much of the discussion and progressive work accomplished relative to race relations and civil rights in Dallas throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s took place among and was orchestrated by the group.
Much more could be reported concerning the history of GDCC. Ecumenical dialogue and understanding, interfaith understanding, children's issues, education, community health and wellness, peace and justice work, livable wage and the economy--these and other important matters concerned and occupied the time and attention of GDCC.
At one point the organization boasted a membership of over 300 congregations.
By the late 1990s, GDCC moved into the last phase of its organizational life. A number of reasons stood behind the dissolution of the group in 2005. But, we can hold that discussion for another time, possibly by some other blogger.
I bring this up simply to say, Dallas needs a new ecumenical expression today.
That said, I'd hasten to add that our very different times call for a much different response on the ecumenical front.
What's needed to day, in my view at least, is not so much think tank, focus group or endless conversation. Rather, what Dallas needs from Christians of all varieties and traditions is faith-formed action.
Dallas needs a new, energetic, ecumenical action.
To be successful, action must define, energize and direct any new, organized, sustainable ecumenical movement.
I think the upcoming Dallas area Justice Revival (November 10-12, 2009 at Dallas Market Hall) offers Dallas the platform necessary for organizing a completely new ecumenical presence, an interdenominational movement defined by determined, continuing action.
The Justice Revival brings to Dallas a call to action on behalf of area public schools and in support of new housing policies and development for our chronically homeless neighbors. Combining a robust ecumenism with insistence on continued action, the Dallas Justice Revival (click for great commentary) could launch a new, relevant, organized movement of unity and purpose among Christians of all sorts.
That's the intention.
That's the hope.
Look for me at the Justice Revival. I'll be looking for you!
Chief among the early concerns facing and addressed by GDCC were matters of race and civil rights. Much of the discussion and progressive work accomplished relative to race relations and civil rights in Dallas throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s took place among and was orchestrated by the group.
Much more could be reported concerning the history of GDCC. Ecumenical dialogue and understanding, interfaith understanding, children's issues, education, community health and wellness, peace and justice work, livable wage and the economy--these and other important matters concerned and occupied the time and attention of GDCC.
At one point the organization boasted a membership of over 300 congregations.
By the late 1990s, GDCC moved into the last phase of its organizational life. A number of reasons stood behind the dissolution of the group in 2005. But, we can hold that discussion for another time, possibly by some other blogger.
I bring this up simply to say, Dallas needs a new ecumenical expression today.
That said, I'd hasten to add that our very different times call for a much different response on the ecumenical front.
What's needed to day, in my view at least, is not so much think tank, focus group or endless conversation. Rather, what Dallas needs from Christians of all varieties and traditions is faith-formed action.
Dallas needs a new, energetic, ecumenical action.
To be successful, action must define, energize and direct any new, organized, sustainable ecumenical movement.
I think the upcoming Dallas area Justice Revival (November 10-12, 2009 at Dallas Market Hall) offers Dallas the platform necessary for organizing a completely new ecumenical presence, an interdenominational movement defined by determined, continuing action.
The Justice Revival brings to Dallas a call to action on behalf of area public schools and in support of new housing policies and development for our chronically homeless neighbors. Combining a robust ecumenism with insistence on continued action, the Dallas Justice Revival (click for great commentary) could launch a new, relevant, organized movement of unity and purpose among Christians of all sorts.
That's the intention.
That's the hope.
Look for me at the Justice Revival. I'll be looking for you!
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Jim Wallis and Sojourners to have Russ Limbaugh speak
Word just arrived that radio talk show celebrity, Rush Limbaugh will speak at Sojourners' "Mobilization to End Poverty" event set to convene in Washington, DC on Arpil 26-29, 2009.
The surprising annoucement was made today.
Check out Mr. Limbaugh's comments on the opportunity.
The surprising annoucement was made today.
Check out Mr. Limbaugh's comments on the opportunity.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Mark your calendar: JUSTICE REVIVAL coming to Dallas!
Dallas area churches and church leaders are collaborating to bring a "JUSTICE REVIVAL" to Dallas, Texas!
Mark the dates on your calendar: November 10-12, 2009 at Market Hall.
The preacher for this 3-day meeting will be Sojourners founder, Rev. Jim Wallis.
As he outlined in his latest book, The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith & Politics in a Post-Religious Right America (order thru CDM below to the right), Wallis makes a direct connection between religious, faith revival and all of the great movements for justice and social change.
Historically it has been the case that whenever people come to faith, communities change for the better--slaves find freedom, voting rights are spread, public policy is better informed, economic justice arrives and the ways of heaven are realized on earth.
There is no real revival without accompanying societal change.
Unless what is preached is, in fact, "good news to the poor," our message and our plans are all wrong.
Plan now to join us for this revival of faith and community action!
If you are interested in being involved in the planning of the event, send your email address to me at ljames@CentralDallasMinistries.org.
Enjoy a peek inside the Justice Revival that took place in Columbus, Ohio in 2007 right here.
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Friday, January 25, 2008
Jim Wallis "gets it"
Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners magazine and author of a number of important books dealing with faith, society, poverty and social justice, appeared on The Daily Show earlier this week.
His interview with Jon Stewart reveals that the man really "gets it" when it comes to faith and life in 2008.
Take a look here:
Tell me what you think?
Wallis is just out with a new book, The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith & Politics in a Post-Religious Right America. Likely a book that would be worth our time.
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His interview with Jon Stewart reveals that the man really "gets it" when it comes to faith and life in 2008.
Take a look here:
Tell me what you think?
Wallis is just out with a new book, The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith & Politics in a Post-Religious Right America. Likely a book that would be worth our time.
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