Book Study - Thirteen Turns

Crossroads and Connections - Relationships and Community Buildingis a multicultural group of concerned citizens from numerous communities across the country. We gather to work together on significant issues, to be part of the public conversation and move forward to more common ground, respect for one another and improved community relationships.Our focus is on 4 issues of current relevance:1.	Violence2.	Racism3.	Climate Change and Environmental Impacts4.	Judicial IssuesCrossroads and Connections - Relationships and Community Buildinghosts events that foster discussion and understanding by offering Book Studies, Listening Session and Special Events on the above issues.We are not affiliated with any formal organizations.

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Facilitated book discussion led by Author, Larry Donell Covin Jr. and David Bushnell, conducted over 4 weekly 60-minute discussion sessions.

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<h2><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Turns-Theology-Resurrected-Christianity-ebook/dp/B08C349L99" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Thirteen Turns: A Theology Resurrected From the Gallows of Jim Crow Christianity</a> by Larry Donell Covin Jr.</h2>You are invited to join a group book study of Thirteen Turns: A Theology Resurrected From the Gallows of Jim Crow Christianity<a href="https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/so-you-want-to-talk-about-race_ijeoma-oluo/13973087/all-editions/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a> by Larry Donell Covin Jr.From Dr. Covin’s book cover - “ It is remarkable that African Americans, the descendants of slaves, embrace Christianity at all. The imagination that is necessary to parse biblical text and find within it a theology that speaks to their context is a testimony to their will to survive in a hostile land.” Black religion embraces the cross and the narrative of Jesus as savior, both theologically and culturally. But this does not suggest that African Americans have not historically, and do not now, struggle with the reconciliation of the cross, black life, suffering. African Americans are well aware of the shared relationship of Christianity with the white oppressors of history. The religion that helped African Americans to survive is the religion that was instrumental in their near genocide.Reviews<ul><li>&quot;Dr. Covin does an amazing job of inviting the reader to engage the hard truth about Christianity, race, and justice. This is a must-read for anyone who embraces progressive Christianity, is called to social justice and liberation work, and is prepared to handle the truth.&quot; </li></ul>--Jamie Washington, Senior Pastor, Unity Fellowship Church of Baltimore; President and Founder, The Social Justice Training Institute<ul><li>&quot;This slender volume is a remarkable and timely achievement. Marshaling insights from a diverse spectrum of thinkers, ranging from Friedrich Schleiermacher to James Cone, the book articulates a powerful African American message of life in the midst of death. Its reflections are both visceral and critical, informed by the memory of Jim Crow lynchings and by the eschatological speculations of Jurgen Moltmann. In the face of the resurgent white nationalism that plagues our era, Dr. Covin offers a revitalizing vision of resilient hope and undaunted resistance.&quot;</li></ul>--Lee C. Barrett, Henry and Mary Stager Professor of Theology, Lancaster Theological SeminaryEach of our four weekly sessions will focus on specific chapters of the book.The first session will cover the first four chapters of the book which is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Turns-Theology-Resurrected-Christianity-ebook/dp/B08C349L99" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">available on Amazon</a>. Who Should Attend?Any person interested in having a multi-faceted, genuine discussion about race and history as it pertains to Christianity in the United States. Participants should be open to hearing different points of view. The book study is open to people from diverse ethnic, political, gender identity, age, and religious ideologies. The group size will be no more than 15 people and it is hoped that participants will come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.<a href="https://www.jinrochelle.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (each session)Dates: 4 consecutive Tuesdays<ol><li> February 15, 2022 </li><li> February 22, 2022</li><li> March 1, 2022 </li><li> March 8, 2022</li></ol>Pre-work: Please read the first 3 chapters of the book before the first session, if possible. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Turns-Theology-Resurrected-Christianity-ebook/dp/B08C349L99" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Link to the book on Amazon</a> (Crossroads and Connections does not receive anything if you use this link).

<h3>About Discussion Leader, Larry Donell Covin Jr., Author</h3>Larry Donell Covin Jr. is the Systematic Theologian-Religion Scholar at Trinity UCC in York, Pa. He earned a BS in criminal justice from Albany State University, a MDiv from Interdenomiational Theological Center, a DMin from Lancaster Theological Seminary, and a Postdoctoral – ThM in theology and ethics from Princeton Theological Seminary.

<h3>About Discussion Co-Leader, David Bushnell</h3>David Bushnell is a retired UCC Pastor from Lancaster, PA. His MDiv is from Yale Divinity School and DMin from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

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