Wednesday, April 29 | 7-8:30pm | Bethany Green Lake

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be peacemakers in a divided world. In a time when our culture, and even our churches, can feel increasingly fractured, many Christians are asking what it looks like to follow Jesus faithfully in the midst of complex conversations about race, justice, and public life. With differing perspectives and a shared desire for unity, we believe this is an important moment to come together, grounded in Scripture, to seek wisdom, humility, and a more Christ-centered way forward.

Join us for our annual Racial Justice Speaker Event, "Peacemaking & Public Faith: A Conversation with Justin Giboney," as we explore how our faith in Christ shapes the way we respond to racial tension and cultural division.

Justin is the co-founder and president of the AND Campaign, a Christian civic organization focused on the intersection of faith and politics. Together with Justin and a panel of local leaders, we’ll consider how the Gospel forms us as people of reconciliation, guiding us toward unity, love of neighbor, and a faithful presence in our communities.

This will be an opportunity to listen, learn, and pursue a path forward marked by truth, grace, and peace. We hope you’ll join us.


Keynote Speaker

Justin Giboney

Justin Giboney is an attorney, political strategist, and civic leader based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the co-founder and president of the AND Campaign, a Christian civic organization focused on the intersection of faith and politics.

He is the co-author of Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement and the forthcoming book, Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around: How the Black Church’s Public Witness Leads Us Out of the Culture War.

Justin’s work has been featured in publications including The New York Times and Christianity Today.

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Panelists

Joyce del Rosario

Joyce del Rosario Executive Director, Faith Action Network

Dr. Joyce del Rosario is a seasoned non-profit executive director and scholar who teaches practical skills in community development and activism. She has 20+ years of experience working toward diversity, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented groups in multi-national, national, and locally based organizations. Most of her work has focused on youth and immigrant families. Dr. del Rosario is a national public speaker, writer, and community organizer. In her research and work, she seeks to transform systems that have advantaged some while disadvantaging others, by centering the voices of the marginalized.

Brian Lugioyo Dean, Seattle Pacific Seminary, Professor of Theology and Ethics

Brian Lugioyo, Ph.D., is a Cuban-American who is the dean of the School of Theology and Seattle Pacific Seminary and teaches theology and ethics at Seattle Pacific University, specializing in theological anthropology, liturgical theology, and 16th-century theology. His research focuses on neuroscience and Christian anthropology, the role of liturgy and ethics, and the life and work of German protestant reformer Martin Bucer.

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Teylar Greer

Teylar Greer Executive Pastor of Reconciliation and Justice, Bethany Community Church

Teylar Greer wants to first be known as the proud auntie of two beautiful nieces; a daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and cousin of the Mohn-Greer families; and a neighbor in the West Seattle neighborhood. She has found her way through undergraduate, seminary, and work to be marked by the challenge and promise of justice and reconciliation in God's kingdom. Her work and study at Seattle's Union Gospel Mission, Seattle Pacific Seminary, Seattle Pacific University, and Bethany have been significant opportunities to develop in her own understanding of vocation, identity, and leadership. Her focus as the leader of racial justice and reconciliation ministry at Bethany, and as part of the senior leadership team, is to continually steward the gift of each person as the poem of God, within the Body of Christ, toward God's renewal of the world.

Moderator Jonathan Nolasco Associate Pastor of Missions and Outreach, Bethany Green Lake

Jonathan Nolasco is the Associate Pastor of Missions and Outreach at Bethany Green Lake. Since graduating from the University of Washington, he has worked with migrant youth and their families, those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness, and historically marginalized communities in the Seattle area. After getting his MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, he was licensed as a pastor and continues to lead local and global mission ministries. He lives in Seattle and enjoys martial arts, bird watching, and impressing his friends with his rock skipping talent.

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Can’t attend in person? Join us via Live Stream here.

FAQ'S

This gathering will take place in a wheelchair-accessible building, with accessible bathrooms.

There is parking available behind the Sanctuary building between 80th and 81st.

We would like to prioritize spaces in our parking lot for those who have the greatest need. If you are able-bodied, please consider parking in the neighborhood or Green Lake Drive nearby.

Stone Ave, between Green Lake Drive and 80th, is available for Access drop-offs and pick-ups.

How do I register?

Registration link HERE

Is there a fee?

No, this event is free. We are excited to host you!

Will there be childcare available?

Unfortunately, there will not be childcare for this event.

We're here to help. For questions beyond this FAQ, please email MRJR@churchbcc.org.

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