Since 2001, Word and World has carved out alternative spaces for theological formation, bridging the gulf of the seminary, the sanctuary, and the street.. Through schools, retreats, and mentoring, Word and World draws faith-based activists from various movements into a community of discipleship focused on social & cultural analysis and biblical reflection for social transformation. Our goal is to encourage and strengthen disciples to become “radically biblical and biblically radical” in their work for peace and justice.
The cornerstones Word and World have been a series of ecumenical and inclusive schools that integrate the insights and experiences of “seminary, sanctuary, and street”: the first school in Greensboro, NC, focused on the legacies of the civil rights movement; the second in Tucson, AR, centered on the philosophies and practices of liberation theology; the third school in Philadelphia, PA highlighted the struggles of the peace movement; and the fourth school in Rochester, NY focused on the social, economic, and ecclesiastical changes engendered by faith-based feminist, womanist, mujerista, and LGBT movements. Subsequent schools in Memphis, TN and Tar Heel, NC drew on the tradition of faith and labor organizing for economic justice. The legacy of these “streams” informed the Mentoring Program curriculum.
Our Focus:
- Bible study
- Worship
- Poetry and song
- Community building
- Social analysis
- Public witness
- Movement history
Contact Information:
Michael Boucher, National Board Chair
c/o 204 Antlers Drive
Rochester, NY 14618
585-325-5260
info@wordandworld.org