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Pursuing a unity that is deeper than agreement

Christians disagree on what constitutes a faithful living out of our sexuality and gender, but unity is still possible — a unity that is deeper than agreement—and so is true Christian community. Find out how we’re working together to help the Body of Christ be oriented to love!

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Building a new common sense about racial justice

Christians are called to be one in Christ (Galatians 3:28), not to erase the beautiful differences the Creator bestowed upon humanity, but to utterly destroy the hierarchies and domination that humans attach to those differences. The Racial Justice Institute develops a variety of experiences (pilgrimages, discussions, media, writing, video, etc.) that engage people of faith around issues of identity, history and justice at the intersection of race as a social issue.

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Putting theological education into practice

Real world experience, world-class education. Sider Scholars gain first hand experience, while also earning a scholarship towards a seminary degree at Eastern’s Palmer Seminary.

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20 min takes

Quick takes on complex issues

“20 Minute Takes” is a podcast that shares a quick take on complex issues, and takes us into the stories of folks pursuing justice in their communities.

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