2023 Theologian-In-Residence - Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre
Friday, September 15th, 2023 -- Speech at Iowa State
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Sunday, September 17th, 2023 -- Worship Message at Ames United Church of Christ
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Confronting the Hopelessness of Immigration
September 15-17, 2023
Featuring the 38th Ames UCC Annual Theologian-in-Residence speaker Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre
Co-Hosts: Ames United Church of Christ
National United Church of Christ
Iowa-Nebraska-South Dakota UCC Tri-Conference
Iowa Conference UCC
Central Association of the Iowa Conference UCC
Free and Open to the Public
Available in-person and through a National UCC webinar/Ames UCC zoom
Purpose:
The objective of our TIR event is to educate people about the current immigration situation, including what state and local organizations are doing, and to provide specific information about ways attendees or churches can engage to improve our immigration process.
September 15-17, 2023
Featuring the 38th Ames UCC Annual Theologian-in-Residence speaker Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre
Co-Hosts: Ames United Church of Christ
National United Church of Christ
Iowa-Nebraska-South Dakota UCC Tri-Conference
Iowa Conference UCC
Central Association of the Iowa Conference UCC
Free and Open to the Public
Available in-person and through a National UCC webinar/Ames UCC zoom
Purpose:
The objective of our TIR event is to educate people about the current immigration situation, including what state and local organizations are doing, and to provide specific information about ways attendees or churches can engage to improve our immigration process.
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Schedule of Events
Registration InstructionsOur Theologian-in-Residence event is open to everyone without charge. Whether you choose to attend in person or online, we ask that you register for the event so that you can receive reminders and so that we can adequately plan for you. Because this is both a National Webinar offered through the United Church of Christ and an Ames UCC event, you need to register for BOTH SEPARATELY.
For the national webinar event, please go to the National United Church of Christ website: https://UCC.zoom.us/webinar/register/8316915017724/WN_knOvis9hRO-GopqECxnaNw. Once registered, you will receive a reminder link before the event. For the Ames UCC sessions Saturday afternoon (September 16th) and the Sunday morning worship service, fill in the form below. Supporting Organizations
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About the Speaker
The Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre, Professor -- Author -- Scholar -- Activist. He is a Professor of Social Ethics and Latinx Studies, Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. His books include: Trails of Hope and Terror: Testimonies on Immigration (2009); The U.S. Immigration Crisis: Toward an Ethics of Place (2016); Embracing Hopelessness (2017); Decolonizing Christianity: Becoming Badass Believers (2021); and Shifting Climates, Shifting People (2023). He is the recipient of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) Excellence in Teaching Award (2020) and the AAR Martin E. Marty Public Understanding of Religion Award (2021). Originally from Cuba, he has been active in immigration issues at the U.S. Southern border. In addition to his books, he has written the screenplay for the award-winning documentary, "Trails of Hope and Terror" (2009).
Program DonationsAll Theologian in Residence events are free and open to the public. However, if you are able, we request that you consider making a donation to help support the costs of our program. The cost to us is approximately $30 per family attending. We would welcome donations of any amount. If you make a donation, you will receive a receipt for any amount contributed. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Previous Theologians in Residence
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Year
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1985 1984 |
Theologian
Rev. Brooks Berndt Karen L. King Not Held Due to Covid-19 David Vasquez-Levy Dave Csinos Harry T. Cook Barry Lynn Ruth Duck & Cynthia Wilson Phyllis Tickle Gary Dorrien Marva Dawn Ingrid Mattson Peter Sawtell Walter Brueggemann Diana Butler Bass Randall Balmer Christine M. Smith Amy Jill Levine Norman Jackson Dale Bishop Doug Adams John Shelby Spong John Dominic Crossan Karen Jo Torjesen Tex Sample George A. Drake Rita Nakashima Brock Robin Scroggs Marcus Borg Donald White Marty McMane & Alan Johnson Brian Wren Charles Hambrick-Stowe John Bolen Keith G. Schrag Andre LaCoque Wilson Yates Henry Gustafson |
Theme
"The Faith of Prophets: Lessons for the Climate Crisis" "The Challenges of Truth in Our Time" Not Held Due to Covid-19 "Immigration Matters: Joined Together, Finding Solutions" "Will our Faith Have Children?" "God, Christ, and Religious Action: A Challenge to Your Beliefs and Actions" "God and Government: Are Religious Liberties Crumbling?" "Stirred by the Spirit: Spirit-filled Worship and Spirit-filled Congregational Singing" "Being Christian and Church in 21st Century America" "The Crisis and Necessity of Progressive Theology" "Worship When God Seems to Be Absent" "Islam: Rumor and Reality" "Biblical Faith and Ecological Hope: Rethinking Theology for the Health of Creation" "The Good News of Alternative" "The Practicing Congregation: Imagining a New Old Church" "Perspectives on American Evangelicalism" "Resurrection: Fidelity to Life...in This Life" "Jesus, Gender, and Judaism" "Is God's Justice Irrelevant or Central to Our Faith?" "Building Bridges" "Bringing to Life the Humor in the Bible" "A New Christianity for a New World" "The Historical Jesus and the Birth of Christianity" "Rethinking Gender: Masculinity and Femininity in Early Christianity" "Christian Faith and Cultural Diversity: Doing Ministry in Oral, Literate, and Electronic Cultures" "Puritanism" "Who Do You Say That I Am?" "Exploring the Theology of Paul" "Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time" "The Church and the Environment: Modernism and Post-Modernism Views" "Good News" "The Language of Worship" "Spiritual Roots and Spiritual Growth" "Ethics in the Bible" and "Faith Development and the Church" "Creating a Just Peace in Home and Church" "The Church and the Environment" "Art and the Journey of Faith" "A New Vision of the New Testament" |