Bridging the Political Divide


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Seminar to help us disengage from the pre-election rancor and hatred

Grand Canyon and the Colorado River
Grand Canyon and the Colorado River

We are in the midst of what may be the most polarizing and contentious elections in recent U.S. history. Many observers note that the political rancor and rhetoric has reached all time highs, injecting unprecedented fear, division, and unease into our culture.

How do we make sense of this? How do people of faith respond? How do we remain calm and centered amidst our difference and tension, taking our roles as peacemakers and even prophets, seriously?

Educator, author, and activist Parker Palmer has a few ideas. He has written extensively on faith and democracy issues. In this course, he offers thoughtful insight into how we might approach divisive political issues with grace and grit.

We are offering a seminar on Sunday, October 16, 6-8 p.m. to use Palmer’s video and materials to open conversation on this timely pre-election topic.  Join us for a light pizza supper and perhaps get a handle on how to project the graciousness of God into the climate in which we live. Open and free to the public; folks on both sides of the political chasm are welcome.