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Revelation in Ecumenical Perspectives

As a part of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture series, Rodney L. Petersen, (PhD, Princeton) along with Gerald L. Bray (PhD, La Sorbonne) have co-edited and published the volume on the highly enigmatic and consequential Book of Revelation under InterVarsity Press. Sixteenth-century Reformers, much like interpreters today, show a diversity of opinion on how Revelation is to be understood, whether through more spiritual and Last Judgment connotations, or as a snapshot in historical context. Much like the vast social and political upheaval in the time of the Reformation, we have called upon Rodney and his colleagues to remark upon Revelation in ecumenical perspectives today. Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries (CMM) and the Boston Theological Interreligious consortium (BTI), two of Rodney’s previous places of directorship, are helping to put this conversation together with friends—at the Boston University Marsh Chapel on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 3-5pm—for an afternoon of retrospection and future revelation. (This will also be, in a way, an opening for AAR/SBL Boston, which begins the next day.) Click here to purchase the book

PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE

  • Welcome: Dr. Stephanie Edwards (BTI) and Dean Robert Allan Hill (BU)
  • BTI International Mission and Ecumenism reflections on the book: Dr. Meg Guider (BC) and Dr. Todd Johnson (GCTS)
  • Practical implications: Rev. Dr. Casely Essamuah and Dr. George Walters-Sleyon
  • Thank you/closing prayer/last word: Rev. Dr. Rodney Petersen and Thomas W. Porter, Jr., Esq.

Abraham and Isaac: A Live Musical Performance and Discussion Event

Award-winning composer Delvyn Case conducts a live performance of his dramatic new solo cantata based on the sacrifice of Isaac, followed by an interfaith panel discussion.

Originally presented by the Studio for Faith, Art, and History at Gordon College, this provocative piece explores this challenging Biblical story by highlighting how the thread of sacrificial violence tragically binds together God, Abraham, and Isaac–and, through its historical legacy–Christians and Jews as well.  Free and open to all.

More information may be found here.

Pathways to Grace: Healing and Renewal for Women and Men.

Join us for this interactive, experiential hybrid online/in-person experience with Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI), specifically focused for Christian communities. This will be held with online sessions November 24 and December 1, and in-person sessions December 4, 5, and 6.

Developed over 30 years and conducted with thousands of participants across six continents, the GERI process applies principles of Truth and Reconciliation pioneered by Archbishop Desmond Tutu to begin a process of healing divisions across humanity. Our journey on this course will take us through the often-muted attitudes, fears, shame and brokenness of patriarchal society, to reclaim and restore the mutual harmony, respect and collaboration intended for men and women as God’s image bearers.

Leaving behind our busy agendas, we join together to create a safe space for attentive listening as we begin to unravel the truth of our gendered experiences. Gradually, a deeper level of compassion and understanding unfolds to reveal tangible pathways to re-imagine and re-form gender relations that move toward forgiveness, healing and the restoration of relationships.

Please join us as we embrace a new form of spiritual healing and reconciliation work that builds trust and connection through a skillful combination of interactive activities, spiritual practice, and transformative group process.

  • Online sessions: Monday, November 24, and Monday, December 1 (6:00–8:30 p.m.)
  • In-person retreat: December 4 (5:30–9:00 p.m.), December 5 (4:00–9:00 p.m.), and December 6 (9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.)
For more information, visit www.grworld.org. Or email Michele Breene, michelebreene@gmail.com

Reflecting and Reimagining: An Evening of Storytelling, Story-listening & Cultivating Our Prophetic Imagination

Whether you are a long time friend of BFJN, have been with us on our year-long journey with housing justice or are new to us and this work, this evening is for you. We’ll hear powerful stories, share what we’ve learned, and explore how our faith calls us to confront injustice and build a world where everyone can thrive.

This event also serves as a critical fundraiser to sustain our work and ensure we can continue to serve vulnerable communities in meaningful ways and call and equip Christians to serve, learn and advocate in pursuit of a more just world. Your presence and contribution will help us continue and expand this vital mission.  We look forward to sharing this time of reflection and reimagination with you!




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