Faith & Culture Speaker Series September Presentation
Walking Humbly and Confidently with Not-Yet Christians
While hope is a universal trait that can bridge the gap between Christians and the "spiritual but not religious," two conflicting assumptions—that Christian hope is either entirely unique or completely identical to others'—can hinder meaningful connection. By moving past these assumptions, Christians can shed false certainty and learn to walk both humbly and confidently alongside others. Join Rev. Dr. Mike Zeigler, Rev. Matt Peeples, Pastor Dave McGinley, and Rev. Geordie Denholm for panel discussion on this topic.
Faith & Culture Speaker Series October Presentation
Released to Nowhere: Homelessness, Reentry, and the Need for Healing
This presentation explores the critical intersection of homelessness, healthcare, and reentry in St. Louis by highlighting the challenges individuals face when transitioning from hospitals or jails without basic resources. Drawing on personal volunteer experiences and the local "Three Steps Home" program, it emphasizes how community and faith-based support can create vital pathways toward stability, healing, and hope. Following a presentation by Debra Wiens, Matt Miller will moderate a panel discussion featuring Rev. Chris Shearman, Stephanie Wormleighton, and Warren Hayden.
Faith & Culture Speaker Series November Presentation
The Poetic Word as a Healing Force for a Turbulent World
This presentation explores how engaging with poetry and scripture can deepen personal reflection, foster community, and enrich spiritual practice. By demystifying the medium, Rev. Dr. Tim Saleska, Rev. Dr. Travis Scholl, and Dr. Abram Van Engen will demonstrate how poetry serves as an "art of attention" that attunes our hearts to the world and connects us more deeply to the Creator.
Faith & Culture Speaker Series December Presentation
A Christian Approach to Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change
While Christians hold diverse views on climate change, there is a strong scriptural foundation in Genesis and Christian tradition for environmental stewardship. This presentation by Douglas Wiens and Rev. Dr. Charles Arand examines the scientific evidence of human-induced climate change and explores how the Christian community can faithfully respond in alignment with Christ's teachings.
Speaker Series: Diversity in Worship Styles
Rev. Dr. James Marriott will present on Diversity and Unity in Worship.
Speaker Series: Learning to Disagree
Dr. Jonathan Butterfield and Pastor Christopher Sommer will interview Dr. John Inazu about his most recent book "Learning to Disagree," which seeks to "help us engage honestly and empathetically with people whose viewpoints we find strange, wrong, or even dangerous."
Speaker Series: Christian Ethics in the Age of AI
Rev. William Fredstrom will examine three ways AI is reshaping the family, the state, and the church, and offer theological reflections to help Christians live faithfully and wisely within an increasingly technosocial world.