A Different Way: Jesus and the Call Beyond Nationalism—Hope, Courage and Community for Such a Time as This.” 

The Grand Canyon Growing in Faith Program will host a 1 day symposium titled “A Different Way: Jesus and the Call Beyond Nationalism—Hope, Courage and Community for Such a Time as This.” The event will explore Christian responses to nationalism through the lens of faith, discipleship, justice, and love of neighbor. 

The symposium will feature a keynote address by Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee, Bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

-Group virtual attendance will be offered at SOJ.  Sign up will be available starting in October in the Narthex/Welcome Lobby (or contact the Church Office to reserve your spot).

-In Person or Individual Virtual Attendance - Go to https://www.diakonia.education/  and click on “Upcoming Events for more “details” and/or “sign-up”

A Different Way: Jesus and the Call Beyond Nationalism (Symposium)

  • When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • Speaker: Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee (Keynote)

  • Options: 1) Group virtual attendance (will be offered at SOJ);

  • 2) Individual Virtual Attendance;

  • 3) In-person attendance

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