Event Schedule:

Tuesday, September 24 - Morse Center Gym, 1075 Alder St

11:00 AM - Chapel Session with Dr. Richard Beck. Dr. Beck will explore the themes of anxiety and polarization, drawing on his extensive research and personal experiences. This session will set the stage for the day's discussions by addressing the roots of our political anxieties and offering a faith-based perspective on navigating them.
12:00 PM—Lunch and Panel Discussion After the chapel session, join us for lunch and a panel discussion.
Panel Questions:

How do we regulate our anxiety over political turmoil in a time of polarization?

How do we become ministers of reconciliation in our communities?

How do we speak to the "other," whether it be someone with ideologically different views or a family member with different political commitments?

Wednesday, September 25 - Bucher Room

10:00 AM—Lecture by Matt Holmes. Matt Holmes, preaching minister at the Turner Christian Church and doctoral student at Emmanuel Christian Seminary, will discuss how governments fit into a Christian Worldview. Holmes offers practical advice on how Christians can approach governments with the confidence that Jesus Christ will reign over all and bring full and final justice to the world.
12:00 PM—Lunch and Panel Discussion This session will address practical ways churches can engage with political issues from a perspective of spiritual formation and community involvement.
Panel Questions:

What are churches doing in our region to address political issues?

What can churches be involved in to foster community reconciliation?

What are faithful ways to address political topics from the pulpit?

How do we connect spiritual formation to the realm of politics beyond partisanship?

Becoming Beloved Community Series

This event is part of the Becoming Beloved Community series of events presented by the Board of Trustees and Office of the President at Bushnell University. This series aims to foster dialogue and understanding on important issues facing our communities.

Faithful Engagement

By BUSHNELL UNIVERSITY

Faithful Engagement

Navigating Anxiety in a Polarized Election