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SUMMARY:Lenten Peacemakers Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Lenten season invites followers of Jesus to reflect\, repent\, and renew.  In a time when polarization so often shapes our relationships\, neighborhoods\, and even our churches\, Lent offers a sacred opportunity to return to the way of peace.  Jesus said\, “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matt 5:9)\, calling His people to embody reconciliation in a divided world. \nJoin us as we host Matthew 5:9 Fellowship (www.mathew59.org) for a special Lenten gathering on Christian peacemaking.  Through a series of interactive workshops\, participants will explore how to faithfully engage polarization\, transcend toxic division\, and cultivate meaningful dialogue with neighbors and fellow believers.  Together we’ll discover what it means to walk the path of peace during this holy season. \nThis event will be held in the Sanctuary of Genesis Church of Fayetteville on Saturday\, February 21st \, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM\, with lunch provided.  There is no cost to attend\, but registration is required.  You can register by clicking here. For more information\, contact Jody Farrell at jfarrell@genfay.com. \nSession Descriptions: \nPeacemaking and Polarization \nJesus prayed that His church would be one\, just as He and His Father are one. Yet Christians \ntoday find themselves divided over many of the same political ideologies and social issues that \ndivide our nation at large. Instead of bearing with one another in love\, many Christian laypeople \nand leaders are seemingly intent on devouring one another instead. How have we become so \ntoxically polarized? How can Christians strive for unity\, particularly in politically heightened \ntimes? \nTranscending Political Polarization \nOur God is the Creator of everything on the face of the earth – including politics. Like any \ncreated thing\, some of us make too much of it and find ourselves consumed with the latest \nheadlines coming out of Washington. Others think too little of it\, struggling to imagine anything \ngood that can come from our divisive political system. How can we as Christians think about our \npolitical identity\, recognizing both our residence in the world and our citizenship in heaven? \nHow to Talk to Your Neighbor \nWhen Jesus was asked to name the greatest commandment\, He paired love for God with love \nfor neighbor. Yet amid today’s toxic polarization\, even ordinary conversations can become \nsources of conflict and distrust. As followers of Christ\, we are called not only to speak truth but \nto do so in love—seeking understanding rather than victory. This workshop will consider how \nfaithful dialogue can serve as an antidote to toxic polarization\, offering practical ways to engage \ndifficult topics with truth\, humility\, empathy\, and grace toward those around us.
URL:https://matthew59.org/event/lenten-peacemakers-conference/
LOCATION:Genesis Church of Fayetteville\, 205 W. Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701
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