Reconciliation. What does it mean in today’s cultural milieu, one in which racial incidents are on the rise. I have been trying to use the word differently in the last bit of time…
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Last week Rob brought an article to our staff meeting entitled, “Communion, a Counter-Monument,” which sparked discussion about the social reality that communion historically declared, and ought to still be declaring.
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This was the second time I have attended the MLK rally and march here in Spokane. My daughter and I marched with other members of Immanuel. The decision to participate was sort of a no-brainer. We are a part of Immanuel, Immanuel values racial reconciliation and we were able to attend, so we joined in.
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A little bit about me if you don’t know: my mother is white (Russian parents) and my dad is Mexican. My dad came to this country illegally after his mother passed while giving birth to his brother. My dad, as the oldest, was tasked with helping his dad with the other 9 kids and my dad knew America was the easiest way to do it.
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I’ve been struggling this past week with what happened in Charlottesville for many reasons.To start, I am a privileged white person – someone who grew up in a wealthy and primarily white conservative community.
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This is a brief account of what I learned in my time as the Summer Intern of Immanuel Church in Spokane, WA. I hope this blog post both encourages and empowers you to lead, love and live life with more of a calling to the neighborhood/context you are in.
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I believe as we multiply reconciled communities of restored people there is an enormous kingdom impact in the cities in which we reside.A section of the book of Revelation talks about the healing of the nations.
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