Dear friends of LaFe, I cannot believe it has only been two and a half years since LaFe04, our first national Latino student conference. We have spent the last two years preparing for LaFe07, to be held this December 27-31, 2007, using the lessons we learned from LaFe04. As the LaFe National Director and …
Come see the new documentary film, "Darfur Now." Darfur Now is a story of hope amid one of humanity’s darkest hours. It shows how the work of six people can make a difference in Darfur, and how our voices united can bring an end to the unspeakable horrors the people of Darfur face every day. …
Christianity Today has an excellent interview with Bryan Litfin, author of Getting to Know the Church Fathers. Litfin is trying to introduce the early Church Fathers to many Evangelicals who have perhaps written off the Patristics and this vital part of Christian History. For more information click on the link: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/octoberweb-only/143-53.0.html
Union Theological Seminary and Auburn Theological Seminary are conducting a public discussion with theologian John Dominick Crossan. Dr. Crossan is the Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at DePaul University. He is the author of twenty books on the historical Jesus including the national bestseller, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography. His most recent book is, God & …
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By Rev. Maritza Ortiz Guys (gender inclusive), What transpired last night in our gathering was the true meaning and experience of community celebrating humanity in culture and faith. True liberation only happens when we are intentional in articulating (verbal/non-verbal) layers of pain, guilt, shame, confusion, doubt, anger, sadness, defeat, and burdens that keeps us in …
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by Luis Alvarez Church Planters Jose & Mayra Humphreys had their first preview gathering on Sunday, September 23. The gathering took place in Harlem’s National Black Theater. There was a fantastic turn out of well wishers and those seeking a unique church experience. They incorporated media and arts into the gathering. Leslie Rios, an artist …
Because of overwhelming interest at the September 26 viewing of "The Question of God", Latino Leadership Circle will be showing part II of this outstanding film. Participants please feel free to post your comments on the below post regarding your reflections on the movie. We’d love to have an on going conversation. The Question of …
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The Latino Leadership Circle is hosting a series of relevant movies that will encourage discussion and reflection.Movies will follow group discussion on topics presented in the film. Everyone is welcomed but seating is limited. Please register ASAP. The Question of God, explores in accessible and dramatic style issues that preoccupy all thinking people today: What …
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By David Ramos One of the many blessings this vacation has afforded me has been my conversations with Luis Alvarez. At different moments in my life I have contemplated and evaluated the trajectory of my life and ministry. I remembered the highways and cul-de-sacs, intimacy and betrayal, euphoria and despair, actualization and failure. There have …
By David Ramos Luis, Gigi and I are thumping up and down the island. We’ve been to "Crashboat," Borinquen beach, Jobos, Boqueron in Cabo Rojo, and snorkeled in "Shacks." I’ve enjoyed an "asopado de mariscos con mofongo" in the beautiful mountains of Moca. Last night I was invited to preach in a small Pentecostal church–my …