What is Christian nationalism, and how is it different from Christianity? Is it the same as patriotism? How are Christians in the United States supposed to think about other countries?
Christian nationalism is an ideology that contends that America has been and should always be a “Christian nation.” It has become prominent in news coverage and among elected officials in the United States recently. Join us, and the Rev. Dan Stark, at St. John’s in the parish hall for four evenings this fall to explore this challenging but fascinating topic. Ultimately, we will explore what following Jesus’ Way of Love asks of us in relationship to this movement: how we, as Christians, should embody Jesus’ teachings as we engage the public sphere.
We will be live-streaming these events. Feel free to watch the next one here.
You can view previous sessions by clicking on their dates below.
- Monday, September 15, 7 – 8:30pm
- Monday, September 29, 7 – 8:30pm
- Monday, October 13, 7 – 8:30pm
- Monday, October 27, 7 – 8:30pm
Associate Minister, Wayzata Community Church
Dan grew up in rural southeastern Minnesota in the sprawling metropolis of Kellogg — population 400. He attended college at Luther in Iowa and then found his way to the Twin Cities where he completed an M.A. in Old Testament studies and a M.Th in Theology from Luther Seminary. He also holds his M.Div from Emory University in Atlanta. Dan is ordained by the United Church of Christ.
Dan’s passion for ministry is teaching and making the Bible relatable for people. His scholarly interests include Christian Nationalism and the intersection between religion, politics, and law. Dan likes to incorporate personal stories and humor into his preaching and teaching. He wants people to feel at home with the church and God.
