https://tienda.upperroom.org:443/contributors/tyler-sitRev. Tyler Sit is the church planter of New City Church, a community in Minneapolis led mostly by queer people of color. In his book <em>Staying Awake: The Gospel for Changemakers</em>&#8212;which Barbara Brown Taylor endorsed saying, "it makes me want a do-over at being Christian"&#8212;arises from theology practiced by a community in the same neighborhood of the George Floyd uprisings. Sit is a second-generation Chinese-American, trained community organizer, and United Methodist pastor. He has been featured in the <em>New York TImes</em>, <em>City Lab</em>, Minnesota Public Radio, and more.https://tienda.upperroom.org:443/product/where-we-meet-2<p><strong>Meet Jesus at the Intersection of Faith and Justice</strong></p> <p>Jesus devoted himself to uplifting the poor, reaching out to the marginalized, and fearlessly challenging systems of oppression. His message resounded with the promise of liberation, equality, and inclusion for all, and he implored his followers to pursue the same. However, the church has often struggled to reflect this good news in its own actions.</p> <p>In <em>Where We Meet</em>, four members of the Intersect network invite you to immerse yourself in the stories of Jesus and the early church. Together, they also explore their own stories, examine past shortcomings of the church, address difficult questions, and envision a brighter future that better reflects the good news of Jesus.</p> <p>Throughout the Lenten season, Rachel Gilmore, Tyler Sit, Matt Temple, and Candace Lewis guide you through a series of daily reflections, exploring a spectrum of critical themes&mdash;from diversity and equity to the challenges of the post-colonial church. They will also delve into the vital need for innovation and contextualization in doing the work Jesus had called us to do.</p> <p>Prepare to tackle challenging questions and be emboldened to follow in Jesus' footsteps, pursuing justice and love for all.</p> <p class="text-center"><strong><a href="https://urcenter.s3.amazonaws.com/pdfs/Where+We+Meet+-+Sample.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download a Free Sample</a></strong></p>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:26:35 GMThttps://tienda.upperroom.org:443/product/where-we-meet-2https://tienda.upperroom.org:443/product/where-we-meet<p><strong>Meet Jesus at the Intersection of Faith and Justice</strong></p> <p>Jesus devoted himself to uplifting the poor, reaching out to the marginalized, and fearlessly challenging systems of oppression. His message resounded with the promise of liberation, equality, and inclusion for all, and he implored his followers to pursue the same. However, the church has often struggled to reflect this good news in its own actions.</p> <p>In <em>Where We Meet</em>, four members of the Intersect network invite you to immerse yourself in the stories of Jesus and the early church. Together, they also explore their own stories, examine past shortcomings of the church, address difficult questions, and envision a brighter future that better reflects the good news of Jesus.</p> <p>Throughout the Lenten season, Rachel Gilmore, Tyler Sit, Matt Temple, and Candace Lewis guide you through a series of daily reflections, exploring a spectrum of critical themes&mdash;from diversity and equity to the challenges of the post-colonial church. They will also delve into the vital need for innovation and contextualization in doing the work Jesus had called us to do.</p> <p>Prepare to tackle challenging questions and be emboldened to follow in Jesus' footsteps, pursuing justice and love for all.</p> <p class="text-center"><strong><a href="https://urcenter.s3.amazonaws.com/pdfs/Where+We+Meet+-+Sample.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download a Free Sample</a></strong></p>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:34:22 GMThttps://tienda.upperroom.org:443/product/where-we-meet