Tag Archives: interfaith
Revival and Reform: Reflections on Ecumenical Dialogue and Urban Ministry
I currently live and work at Richmond Hill, an ecumenical retreat center and intentional community in Richmond, VA. Richmond Hill was originally a Catholic convent established in Richmond’s historic Church Hill neighborhood after the Civil War. As the Union army … Continue reading
Putting ‘Movement’ Back into the Interfaith Movement
In honor of Interfaith Harmony Week, we publish this reflection by Professor Adrian Bird. For further reflection on interfaith harmony, we invite you to check out this story by Rev. Mark Davidson. The term ‘Interfaith Movement’ can at times seem … Continue reading
How Our Church’s Witness for a Just Peace Strengthened Our Relationships Within the Jewish Community
These days, it’s common to hear the “conventional wisdom” that Presbyterian churches should be wary of taking bold public action on behalf of a just peace in Israel-Palestine. Why? Because, as the caution runs, it will damage long-running and hard-won … Continue reading