Reconciliation: A Trinity News Companion

December 21, 2005

This page contains the articles found in the print version of the Trinity News "Reconciliation" issue. Many of the articles (by Miroslav Volf, Helen Prejean, Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, and James Alison), are by speakers at the 2006 Trinity Institute conference.

When is Receiving More Important than Giving?
By the Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min.
It's risky to feel loved by God.

Why Is Reconciliation So Hard?
By Robert Owens Scott and W. Mark Richardson
on making your congregation a center for reconciliation, and the leaders who can help along the way.

In Forgiveness, Sign Under God's Name
By Miroslav Volf
Accepting the possibility that we might be able to forgive others as God forgives us -- with a little help.

The Way of the Desert: A Traveler's Guide to Reconciliation
By Rowan Williams
The Archbishop of Canterbury's advice on giving advice.

Ten Ways to Reach the 20s-30s Generation
By Lindsay Lunnum
Fool-proof ways for the Church to reach younger generations, and future leaders.

Who May Wield His Terrible, Swift Sword?
By Sister Helen Prejean
The author's search for reconciliation in American justice takes a hard look at Scripture.

What I Know About Islam
By Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons
The journey from non-violent struggle in the Civil Rights movement to Islam's "real jihad."

The Seven Jesuses I Have Known
Brian D. McLaren
A meditation on the Great Reconciler, and the pieces of him scattered across our denominations.

Trinity Institute 2006

The Anatomy of Reconciliation

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