Purple Church, Red State
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Purple Church, Red State

Finding Common Ground in an Age of Polarization

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eBook - ePub

Purple Church, Red State

Finding Common Ground in an Age of Polarization

About this book

This book tells the story of one congregation in the heart of the Midwest and what it can teach about hope in a divided world.



In a time when politics and faith often drive people apart, and the electoral map is divided into red and blue states, this book offers a different vision: a purple church where conservatives and liberals sit in the same pews, sing the same hymns, and serve side by side. Through stories of sack lunches, shared tables, prayer vigils, cultural partnerships, and courageous conversations, this church shows how communities can resist the pull of polarization and discover the joy of building the beloved community together. Each chapter tells a heart-warming story of finding common ground and concludes with discussion questions and a brief biblical reflection, perfect for a book group or Bible study.



This is not a tale of easy victories. It is an honest, grace-filled exploration of what it means to trust, listen, and love across deep divides. Whether coming from a red state, a blue state, or somewhere in between, this book invites readers, church leaders, community organizers, educators, and neighbors to imagine what a less divided and more hopeful future might look like.

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Information

Publisher
Wipf and Stock
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9798385256877
9798385256884
eBook ISBN
9798385256891
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Biblical Studies

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Acknowledgements
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter 1: The Call and the Context
  5. Chapter 2: Peanut Butter and Jelly
  6. Chapter 3: Confronting Racism
  7. Chapter 4: Crossing Cultures
  8. Chapter 5: Period Poverty and Tampon Tuesdays
  9. Chapter 6: Building Bonds While Feeding Our Hungry Neighbors
  10. Chapter 7: Quilting Confessionals
  11. Chapter 8: Gun Violence, Youth Leadership, and Prayer
  12. Chapter 9: Polemic Ponderings
  13. Chapter 10: Friendship and Revival Across Faith Traditions
  14. Chapter 11: Haircuts and Hugs
  15. Chapter 12: The Church and the US–Mexico Border
  16. Chapter 13: Let’s Just Have Supper
  17. Chapter 14: “In God We Trust” Signs
  18. Chapter 15: Seeking Relief from Floods and Polarization
  19. Chapter 16: Faith in a Time of Pandemic
  20. Chapter 17: George Floyd’s Impact on Small-Town Nebraska
  21. Chapter 18: Powered by the “Son”
  22. Chapter 19: Authentic Welcome, Pride Parade, and Transformation
  23. Chapter 20: Building the Beloved Community in an Election Cycle
  24. Chapter 21: Finding Joy in a Purple Church
  25. Epilogue

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