Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level

Anti-Christian Nationalism Work on the Parish Level:
A three-part series, featuring Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

With growing concern over the Christian Nationalist movement, a mix of local clergy and lay leaders are inviting others to gather, learn, and envision opportunities for collective action.

Nativity Lutheran Church
3312 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony Village, Minnesota
In person or online

Please RSVP in advance to ensure seating and to receive follow-up materials and next steps resulting from the discussions and planning: https://www.nativitychurch.org/join-a-3-part-series-anti-christian-nationalism-work-on-the-parish-level-feat-presiding-churchwide-bishop-of-the-elca-rev-elizabeth-a-eaton/

Sunday, October 8, 9:00-10:00 a.m., CST
Learn what Christian Nationalism is and how it’s being used to promote a national ideology that has nothing to do with Jesus’ teachings about love. Breakout groups will facilitate discussion during the presentation. Light refreshments will be served.
Register to attend this session on Zoom (required if not attending in person):
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudemoqzsvHdA3klsVuODP6R_RLS6BfLQ2

Sunday, October 15, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., CST
Join us as we hear Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, speak about her concern and her thoughts on ecumenical advocacy against Christian Nationalism. Fellowship and a light meal will begin at 11:30 am. Bishop Eaton’s presentation, followed by a Q&A session, will begin at 12:00 pm.
“Whether we worship at a church, mosque, synagogue, or temple, America has no second-class faiths. All are equal under the U.S. Constitution.”
– Presiding Bishop, Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton (August 2, 2019)
Register to attend this session on Zoom (required if not attending in person):
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvceyrpz0pGdQwhjcLOk4v3_K1ZC5OaX0o

Sunday, October 22, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., CST
Come together to discuss how we, as one body of Christ from the ELCA and beyond, will show up and take loving, collective action. We’ll share ways we can offer and demonstrate a true-to-scripture, Jesus-based narrative to counter Christian Nationalism.
Register to attend this session on Zoom (required if not attending in person):

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde6pqDMvEtJ5WiJnuNElfBGV01Jqf40Q