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Summary

This conversation explores the concept of liturgy and its role in leading us to address social issues, particularly the historical and contemporary realities of the slave trade. The episode previews the Province II Slave Trade Lament and Repentance liturgy which we be live on February 14, Ash Wednesday, at 10 a.m. EST. That service aims to lead us to lament and repent for the evils of the slave trade as we follow the journey of Jesus to the Cross through the Stations of the Cross service. The importance of living out one's faith and actively engaging with the world is emphasized. Listeners are invited to participate in the liturgy and find healing and redemption in the journey with Jesus.

Takeaways

• Liturgy is a way for individuals and communities to worship and engage in a meaningful relationship with God.
• Addressing social issues and seeking healing and redemption can begin through liturgical practices.
• Acknowledging the historical and contemporary realities of the slave trade and working to heal the harms cause by it and our individual and societal complicity with it is essential for truth and integrity in living out our faith.
• Living out one's faith involves actively loving and caring for others, as well as speaking truth and seeking restoration.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:58 Understanding Liturgy
02:21 The Importance of Liturgy in Addressing Social Issues
03:48 Unspoken Realities and Historical Context
05:14 Living Out Our Faith
06:11 The Way of the Cross
07:10 The Slave Trade Lament Liturgy
08:08 Invitation to Participate
09:20 Christ's Identification with the Hurting
09:59 Living Lives of Joy
10:27 Acknowledging Brokenness and Seeking Restoration
12:20 Vulnerability and Imperfection in the Liturgy
13:08 The Work of Absolution
14:01 The Invitation to All
15:02 Encountering the Love of God
15:44 Closing Blessing

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