2022: The Little Way: Practicing Christ’s Love for the Life of the World
RESOURCES
Sam Wells and William Cavanaugh graciously provided manuscripts for their respective plenary talks for the 2022 Gathering.
Who Are You Living a Godly Life Letter (Sam Wells)
Prayer of the Last Elders (William Cavanaugh)
WHEN/WHERE
This Gathering was held on July 7-9 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
THEME
In a time when efficiency and scale are worshiped, during this summer's Gathering we want to learn from the “little way” of Jesus.
Why would we imitate his descent, servant leadership, love of the marginalized, and cross-shaped path? What small practices are crucial to our identities as disciples and beloved children of God? How do such practices relate to a world suffering injustice, conflict, and a climate crisis? Through the practice of “unlikely friendships,” we hope to encourage each other in Jesus’ little way of love.
DETAILS
Worship / Prayer
William Cavanaugh, Leah Gunning Francis, Sam Wells
Plenary Sessions
Dr. William Cavanaugh is a professor of Catholic studies and director of the Center for World Catholicism & Intercultural Theology at DePaul University. After receiving a master’s degree from Cambridge University in England and spending two years working for the Church in Santiago, Chile, under the military dictatorship. BillI got a PhD from Duke University and taught at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota for 15 years before coming to DePaul.
Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, author of Faith After Ferguson, is the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Christian Theological Seminary. A passionate champion for racial justice, Dr. Gunning Francis’ writing and teaching focuses on the role of faith communities as agents of justice and social change. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and teenage sons.
Rev. Dr. Sam Wells is Vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, and a widely known preacher, pastor, writer, broadcaster, and theologian. He has served as a Church of England parish priest for 23 years. He also spent 7 years in North Carolina, where he was Dean of Duke University Chapel. Sam is also Visiting Professor of Christian Ethics at King’s College London.