(5 min. read. But it might require more time if you consider the invitation). Upcoming Opportunities for 2020 (so far). This is why I need your support: A new collaborative effort with Love Mercy Do Justice of the Covenant Church. This is an experiential learning (<–click fmi) opportunity, helping churchesContinue Reading
A little surf and tree therapy today came at a good time. My shoe got wet on this jaunt. No matter. But I also leave some wisdom from Chief Seattle in light of this week’s shenanigans in DC. “Tribe follows tribe, and nation follows nation, like the waves of theContinue Reading
Thank you so much for your interest in wanting to do something as you wrapped up your study guide series, “From Peacetalking to Peacemaking.” (Context: we meet with a study guide focus group that met each week, working through this series and they wanted to do something. This was oneContinue Reading
I’m reading an amazing book for my graduate certificate program in Religion, Peace and Justice. Here’s great quote on a plumbline for the practice of contemplation. “When pummeled by too many thoughts a long walk would cure me of the punch-drunk feeling of lifelessness. The normal route led along openContinue Reading
For over 50% of humanity and three major monotheistic religions this piece of real-estate matters. We’re talking about Israel-Palestine or what many have called the Holy Land. The world’s Christian and Muslim populations combined are 3.6 of 6.8 billion of the world’s population. While much smaller, the 13-14 million JewsContinue Reading
A Local Church Pastor
“Through personal storytelling, biblical preaching, and literally getting us out of the church and into a mosque, Andy walked alongside our church with the question, “Compelled by God’s love, what does it mean to love our Muslim neighbor?” Wise, gentle, and prophetic, Andy doesn’t just talk about peacemaking–he lives it.”Website
Lay Church Leader
“Andy spent a weekend at our church recently speaking about his bridge building relationships with Muslims. This approach resonates in contrast with so much media attention to extremists. It was a new message for a lot of our members, but they seemed willing to listen and be open because of Andy’s gentle and non-threatening presence. Now we can discuss this topic more freely and see our Muslim neighbors in a new light, building friendships as God leads.”
Professor of Reconciliation Studies
“We recognize you as an agent of change for reconciliation and an influential community leader. We’d like to invite you to influence the next generation of community leaders here at Seattle Pacific University.”
Pastor
“Andy Larsen recently gave a presentation and engaged our congregation around the question, “Who is our neighbor?” His knowledge and experience as a bridge-builder and peacemaker was evident as he encouraged us to look outside our normal circles of friendships. Andy is well-suited for this ministry as he travels effortlessly between Muslim and Christian communities and invites us to do the same.”
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