Oneness Resources
Genesis 1:27 reads, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
This verse is the basis for the term Imago Dei, which means “image of God.” It conveys that humans are created in God’s image in their moral, intellectual, and spiritual nature. For us here at CF, this truth means that all people have inherent worth and dignity and should be treated with equality, respect, and honor. Genesis 1:27 is a Biblical call to oneness.
We live this conviction by:
- Gaining a greater degree of clarity on persistent inequities that affect our church, our neighbors, and the nations.
- Strengthening our effectiveness and deepening our public witness to be a compelling vision of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Avoiding the marginalization of diverse perspectives of women, communities of color, and other minoritized populations.
- Tearing down barriers that keep people from experiencing the love of Christ.
- Enhancing our lives by having multiethnic influences and friendships and being shaped by multiethnic leaders.
- Doing life together as the diverse body of Christ.
Anticipating Antioch Class
The word Christian means “little Christs” or “belonging to the party of Christ.” The Bible tells us in Acts 11:26 that society could not identify the church in Antioch by the things that set them apart or divided them from each other. They had to create an innovative word that described what they had in common. So, they gave them the name “Christians.”
At CF, we desire to be an Antioch church. So much so that we have created a class to help people dive deeper into what oneness, justice, and diversity really look like.
Anticipating Antioch will return this fall. Check back here for upcoming class dates.
Recommended Books
These books and others recommended by the National Association of Evangelicals are available to check out from our church library (Room 104).
Recommended Articles
Here are a few of the well-known articles and authors that challenge us to enlarge our perspective.
- Peggy McIntosh, “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.”
- Christena Cleveland, “Listening Well as a Person of Privilege.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr. “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.”
Recommended Movies
For those who would rather watch than read, these classic films will give you a glimpse into the injustice in the lives of others.
Recommended Podcasts
- Truth’s Table – Truth’s Table is a podcast by Black women and for Black women, where they tackle politics, race, culture, and gender issues through a Christian lens.
- Pass the Mic – Pass the Mic is an award-winning podcast series from Berklee’s Office of Alumni Affairs.
Community Resources
Columbia has a vast array of resources on diversity, inclusion, and injustice. A list of Columbia Values Diversity Resources can be found online at www.como.gov.
Learn more about oneness
If you would like to learn more about oneness, or dialog with someone from our oneness team, let us know here.
