The RISING small-group ministry of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, in conjunction with the 2014 Seguin city-wide RESPECT campaign, is hosting a 2014 winter study on the practice of dignity and respect in difficult conversations.

The RISING small-group ministry of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, in conjunction with the 2014 Seguin city-wide RESPECT campaign, is hosting a 2014 winter study on the practice of dignity and respect in difficult conversations. 

On Sunday, February 9th, following the 10:30 service, a special luncheon will be held to kick off the program. Our guest speaker for the luncheon will be the Rev. Dr. Kathleen Russell, Associate Professor of Cultural Research and Pastoral Theology at the Seminary of the Southwest (SSW) in Austin.  Dr. Russell will be speaking about holding difficult conversations on challenging topics in a faithful, grace-filled manner, and will explain the ground-breaking “Conversation Covenant” adopted by SSW in the wake of recent controversy within the Episcopal Church.

Then, beginning February 16th and continuing for the next 6 weeks, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., St. Andrew’s will be hosting a series of “pot-luck” dinner conversations on Sunday evenings. “Give and Take: Cool Conversations About Hot Topics” will focus on the practice of  holding Christian dialogue on difficult subjects, with “round table” discussions held on a number of contentious and divisive topics, including healthcare (2/16), poverty (2/23), immigration (3/2), gun control (3/9), abortion (3/16) and sexuality (3/23)

Make plans now to attend the luncheon on February 9th, as well as the Sunday evening conversations. The community will be invited, so bring your friends, and watch throughout January for more info information!

* Nursery care will be provided for all events.