The Mosaic Gathering
We explore Christian identity and mission under the biblical vision of reconciliation with prayer, biblical reflections, and social analysis.
In the Mosaic Gathering, we desire to equip our learning community as ambassadors for Christ in the ministry of reconciliation. We offer short talks that expand and deepen our theological and biblical foundation for lifelong faithfulness. After these 10-15 minute talks, we spend time in discussion. View a session in which Dr. Peter Cha introduces the concept of creative dislocation to help us think through our identity in Christ.
We Explore “Hot Topics” Affecting Our Communities
The Mosaic community addresses topics and issues currently affecting our communities. We hope by doing so to model how the church can create space for dialogue, learning, and mission around these challenging areas.
For example, recently we explored, “Criminal Justice: Racialized? Colorblind?”. During that month, we heard from a lawyer who gave us insight from the streets to the courtroom, from a theologian who gave us a robust theological framework, from a panel of pastors and jail chaplains, including one formerly incarcerated, who gave us insight from the inside of jails and prisons, and finally from a PhD student who helped us integrate and process our learnings and experiences. To complement our on-campus learning, Mosaic had a field trip to Lake County Jail, and collected Christian books to donate. We concluded our series in corporate prayer and worship.
“I cannot think of a healthier place to explore issues of race, justice, and reconciliation in ministry than in a worshipful, prayerful, Word-faithful, and diverse community of TEDS students and community leaders. It has been a great blessing to have the ability to worship and grow in relationship and learn with such a community.”
– MDiv student
When We Gather
Where? Waybright Center on our Deerfield campus
When? Wednesdays from 11:00am-12:20pm
Who’s Invited? Our gathering includes students, faculty, staff, and local pastors.
For More Information
To learn more about us or to get involved in Mosaic Ministries, please email [email protected]. View photos and read more about Mosaic on our Facebook page.
