Where We Meet: A Lenten Study of Systems, Stories, and Hope

by Rachel Gilmore, Candace M Lewis, Tyler Sit

Overview

Jesus devoted himself to uplifting the poor, reaching out to the marginalized, and fearlessly challenging systems of oppression. His message resounded with the promise of liberation, equality, and inclusion for all, and he implored his followers to pursue the same. However, the church has often struggled to reflect this good news in its own actions.

In Where We Meet, four members of the Intersect network invite you to immerse yourself in the stories of Jesus and the early church. Together, they also explore their own stories, examine past shortcomings of the church, address difficult questions, and envision a brighter future that better reflects the good news of Jesus.

Throughout the Lenten season, Rachel Gilmore, Tyler Sit, Matt Temple, and Candace Lewis guide you through a series of daily reflections, exploring a spectrum of critical themes-from diversity and equity to the challenges of the post-colonial church. They will also delve into the vital need for innovation and contextualization in doing the work Jesus had called us to do.

Prepare to tackle challenging questions and be emboldened to follow in Jesus' footsteps, pursuing justice and love for all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780835820486
Publisher:	Upper Room Books
Publication date:	12/01/2023
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.34(d)

About the Author

Rachel Gilmore is a church planter currently serving with her husband to revitalize Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix, Arizona.

Rev. Dr. Candace M. Lewis is the 17th President/Dean of Gammon Theological Seminary and the first woman elected to this role in the school's 138-year history. She's an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and has been in full-time ministry for 25 years. She's planted a church, and served as a denominational executive and conference district superintendent. She also serves as a consultant, coach, and resource person to bishops, conference developers, and church planters in starting and maintaining new churches. Candace is also the co-author of Resurgence: Navigating the Changing Ministry Landscape.

Rev. Tyler Sit is the church planter of New City Church, a community in Minneapolis led mostly by queer people of color. In his book Staying Awake: The Gospel for Changemakers-which Barbara Brown Taylor endorsed saying, "it makes me want a do-over at being Christian"-arises from theology practiced by a community in the same neighborhood of the George Floyd uprisings. Sit is a second-generation Chinese-American, trained community organizer, and United Methodist pastor. He has been featured in the New York TImes, City Lab, Minnesota Public Radio, and more.