Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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Rev. Jim Wallis to Address Faith, Democracy, and Peace-Building in Phoenix and Tucson

Rev. Jim Wallis, a renowned best-selling author and founder of Sojourners, will be presenting a timely and thought-provoking discussion titled “Democracy, Faith, and Peace-Building in 2024” in Phoenix and Tucson.

  • Tucson: Wednesday, September 11, at 6:00 pm MST. Southside Presbyterian Church, located at 317 W. 23rd Street, Tucson, AZ 85713. Register here.

  • Phoenix: Thursday, September 12, at 7pm MST. Trinity Cathedral, 110 W Roosevelt St., Phoenix AZ 85003. Register here.

In this presentation, Rev. Wallis will reflect on the current state of our democracy through the lens of his latest book, The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy. This critical work challenges the rise of Christian nationalism and emphasizes the need to reclaim a true, inclusive faith that supports a just and democratic society.

The event is co-sponsored by several faith-based organizations, including the Arizona Faith Network, Southside Presbyterian Church, the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, and the Arizona Democracy Resiliency Network. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase copies of Rev. Wallis’ book at Antigone Books.

This is an essential event for those interested in the intersection of faith and politics, particularly in the context of our current societal challenges.