July 7
2pm USA Eastern / 8pm Central Europe
For many Christians, the word “sin” evokes thoughts of guilt, shame, or a checklist of moral failings. But what if our view of sin is not only too small but also misses the depth of Jesus’s confrontation with evil and his invitation to healing at the heart of the gospel?
In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll return to Scripture with fresh eyes, exploring how the Bible speaks about sin—not only as personal wrongdoing, but also as something that entangles individuals and societies in patterns of harm. Together, we’ll reflect on how sin acts as a power that breaks relationships, damages communities, and works against God’s good purposes. Through stories from Jesus’ ministry, we’ll consider how he responded to both personal and communal brokenness with healing, confrontational truth-telling, and a call to deeper freedom.
We’ll reflect on key biblical narratives and explore how our understanding of sin shapes the way we think about atonement, salvation, and God’s mission in the world, and consider how this understanding of sin calls us into a life of active peacebuilding. Whether you’re a pastor, peacebuilding practitioner, or someone seeking a more meaningful faith, this workshop will invite you to see sin—and salvation—through the lens of God’s reconciling love.
*This event is part of our monthly Taste of Peace series, where we offer introductory-level conversations about all things peacebuilding and explore something new every month. We hope you’ll join us for this event and other upcoming Taste of Peace events!
MEET THE FACILITATOR
Bryan Carey
Bryan is a peacebuilding consultant, conflict transformation trainer, and Director of International Peacebuilding for Peace Catalyst International. Bryan and his family have lived in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina since 2017, where they have been learning alongside and supporting the work of Muslim, Catholic, and Orthodox peacebuilders. Bryan also hosts workshops, conducts training, and teaches about peace-oriented theology, peacebuilding practices, and how Christian groups can get involved in community peacebuilding. He regularly organizes learning experiences for international and regional Balkan participants that cultivate understanding and empathy for the narratives of other groups, ultimately with the aim to deepen relational connections that allow for collaborative work.
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