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Basics:
What? A Kingdom Now Gathering: Encouraging and Challenging Ecclesial Troublemakers
When? Friday Sept 27 - Saturday Sept 28, 2002
Where? Milo Arts Studios, Columbus, Ohio
Cost? FREE! (participants will be responsible for their own food, lodging and transportation costs)
In More Detail:
Purpose:
To further the mission of Kingdom Now -- i.e., challenging churches (particularly in the United States) to resist the lure of nationalism -- by building friendships, sharing ideas and challenging each other.
Schedule:
Friday evening, September 27
6:30 - 7pm: Gather at Milo Arts
7pm: Dinner (Local restaurant)
After Dinner: Return to Milo Arts
(For a time of informal conversation, sharing stories, and maybe some other surprises… )
Saturday, September 28
8:30-9am: Breakfast at Milo Arts (donations accepted to cover costs)
9am22pm: Discussion on Ethics
1222:30pm: What's on the horizon for KN?
12:30-2 pm: Lunch: local restaurant(s)
2-5pm: Discussion on Ecclesiology
5pm: Wrap up
Saturday’s Discussions:
The two sessions on Saturday are intended to be roundtable discussions, the success of which will hinge on group participation. Each session will have a facilitator who will launch the discussion and then guide its course.
Saturday a.m. session on Ethics:
Facilitator: Tawd Bell (Cincinnati)
Basic Questions Addressed:
Why should the Church resist nationalism? What are some of the fundamental principles (biblical and theological) underlying the Christian opposition to nationalism? How do we go about opposing/confronting nationalism in our churches? How does the unity of Christ’s body relate to the challenge of nationalism in our churches?
Saturday p.m. session on Ecclesiology:
Facilitator: Chris Smith (Indianapolis)
Basic Questions Addressed:
Does the way in which we as Christ’s followers gather and organize ourselves have any bearing on our opposition to nationalism (or lack thereof)? What does it mean to understand the Church as a “contrast society”? How do our churches proceed toward becoming a “contrast society?”
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Accommodations:
Free lodging (please bring a sleeping bag and pillow) is available for 15-20 people on a first-come basis. Please indicate your interest on the registration form.
or
For those who would prefer hotel accommodations:
Cross Country Inn
1445 Olentangy River Road
614.291.2983
Days Inn Downtown
1559 West Broad Street
614.275.0388
Hampton Inn
662 West Broad street
614.559.2000
Red Roof Inn
111 Nationwide Blvd.
614.224.6539
Directions:
Milo Arts
617 East Third Avenue
Studio 211
Columbus, OH 43201
614.330.9092
From the West (Indianapolis):
70 East to Fourth Street Exit.
4th Street North to 2nd Avenue.
Right on 2nd Avenue to Cleveland Avenue.
Left on Cleveland Avenue to 3rd Avenue.
Right on 3rd Avenue.
Milo Arts 1/2 block on right.
From the South (Cincinnati):
71 North merges with 70 East.
70 East to Fourth Street Exit.
4th Street North to 2nd Avenue.
Right on 2nd Avenue to Cleveland Avenue.
Left on Cleveland Avenue to 3rd Avenue.
Right on 3rd Avenue.
Milo Arts 1/2 block on right.
From the North (Cleveland):
71 South to 5th Avenue Exit.
Right on 5th Avenue to Cleveland Avenue.
Left on Cleveland Avenue to Third Avenue.
Left on 3rd Avenue.
Milo Arts 1/2 block on right.
From the East (Pittsburgh):
70 West to Fourth Street Exit.
70 East to Fourth Street Exit.
4th Street North to 2nd Avenue.
Right on 2nd Avenue to Cleveland Avenue.
Left on Cleveland Avenue to 3rd Avenue.
Right on 3rd Avenue.
Milo Arts 1/2 block on right.
From Airport:
670 West to 71 North.
71 North to 5th Avenue Exit.
Left on 5th Avenue to Cleveland Avenue.
Left on Cleveland Avenue to 3rd Avenue.
Right on 3rd Avenue.
Milo Arts 1/2 block on right.
Recommended Reading:
Here are a few resources that you might consider looking at before our gathering:
Kingdom Now’s “95 Theses”
“A Call for Ecclesial Troublemakers” by Chad Mason
Any of John Howard Yoder’s Writings
(but especially The Politics of Jesus or Body Politics)
Gerhard Lohfink:
Jesus and Community
Vernard Eller:
Christian Anarchy: Jesus’ Primacy over the Powers
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