UNITING THE CHURCH ᐧ HEALING OUR DIVIDES
The (Re)union Project
The (Re)Union Project is an initiative of Ideos Institute and supported by a collaborative of Christian organizations, funders, and churches.
Church, we have a problem.
We are at a critical crossroads. We are complicit in a nation gone awry, failing to offer an alternative to the rising intensity of sectarianism and threats of political violence.
We’ve been cornered into thinking we must choose 1 of 2 bad options: join in with the angry choruses or hide and stay silent. And given the levels of polarization we see, it’s easy to assume the problem is political. Or worse, the problem is “them”?
But what if we approached this problem as a spiritual one?
You see, we believe a united church is America’s best hope for ending our current state of division and polarization.
The question we must ask ourselves is how might we live into Jesus’s prayer for the church, “that they may all be one.. so the world might believe?”
We also believe we have an opportunity to embody the good news of God’s kingdom through the healing of our divisions.
The (Re)union Project is YOUR invitation to rediscover what it means to pursue unity with Christ, so that we can be unified as one Church.
In this historical moment, let us discover the joy of becoming ambassadors of reconciliation. May we be reconciled to both God and one another as we share the love of God with the world.
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We realize a unity campaign won’t make a difference if it doesn’t build trust through honesty, confession, and transparency.*
Many of the divisions that exist within the church are born out of serious issues that must be addressed. We can’t heal these wounds in an instant, and we can’t ignore or undo the harm caused by sin, injustice, and evil. As followers of Christ, our path to resurrection always begins with picking up our cross, following Christ, and dying to ourselves.
*Click here to read about the “Elephants in the Room” ⎼ the questions and concerns we are addressing on this path to unity.
How we are working to
reunite the American Church.
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Encouraging Spiritual Transformation
Our small group studies, curated resources, and archives of past articles and blog posts are available to encourage you on your personal, organizational, and congregational journey to build greater unity among the people you live with and serve. Want to go even deeper? Subscribe to be notified when our (Re)union Project webinar series kicks off this fall.
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Investing in Christian Leadership
Today’s (and tomorrow’s) Christian leaders require new tools to navigate our culture of division and polarization. Our in-person and virtual workshops equip these leaders with the skills necessary to be reconcilers and peacemakers, and tools to build cultures where, amidst diversity and difference, empathy and sacrificial love flourish and people can thrive.
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Fostering Proximity & Understanding
As narratives around politicized and polarizing social issues become more divisive, The (Re)union Project is leveraging the power of media and storytelling to place audiences on a collision course with the experiences and perspectives of people at the center of some of the most challenging issues of our time. Our first experiential learning trip is scheduled for summer 2025.
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Inspiring Community & Connection
Whether your goal is to find friends and fellow sojourners in your own personal journey, find a community of other Christians working to inspire greater unity in their communities and congregations, or find moments of respite to engage in a time of prayer and reflection with others, The (Re)union Project is a great place to start.
Make The (Re)union Project Your Response.
Ready to get started? Here are ways you can help address the challenges of division and disunity in your congregation and community.
LEARN.
Get to know Ideos Institute. Ideos supports and equips Christians addressing the root causes of conflict to cultivate unity and reconciliation in their communities, congregations, and organizational contexts. Learn More.
Access our curated list of resources from Ideos and our many partner organizations.
ENGAGE.
Share the 31 Days of Unity Campaign with your friends and family. Help us keep this movement of Christian unity going. Invite your friends and family to do their own 31-Days of Unity as we seek a life that transcends polarizing politics and reflects our unity in Christ. You can access it via the web-based devotional series or on the YouVersion Bible App.
Attend The (Re)union 2025: a free, 2-day virtual gathering for people of peace. This inaugural event is for those working to cultivate peace in their communities and congregations. February 26-28, 2025. Register your interest to get notified when registration for The (Re)union goes live and to receive a 20% discount off of paid tiers.
ACT.
Join a Peer Learning Community. Peer Learning Communities are five-month peer-to-peer learning communities designed to help Christian leaders deepen their understanding of the relational wisdom of God, form a redemptive vision and strategy for transforming conflict, and build a solid foundation for their work to create healing and unity in the midst of divisive social issues. Additional information will be available in early 2025.
"Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.”
Ephesians 4:3
Upcoming Events.
FEBRUARY 26-28, 2025
Join us February 26-28, 2025 for The (Re)union 2025: a 2-day virtual gathering for people of peace. This inaugural event is for those working to cultivate peace in their communities and congregations.
If this is your calling, you do not want to miss this opportunity to gain the wisdom and confidence you need to lead faithfully in these challenging times and, hopefully, gain new friends and colleagues to support you in the difficult work ahead.
The event is free to attend. However, if you pre-register before December 31, 2024, you get early access to tickets, discounts, and special pre-events.
The (Re)union 2025
VIRTUAL EVENTS
A (Re)union Project Podcast
In Conversation With…
As we prepare for the launch of the 31 Days of Unity campaign, Ideos sat down with some of the amazing contributors to the campaign to discuss some vital questions about unity and the church.
What are the biggest challenges we are facing in our pursuit of unity?
Are there reasons to be hopeful?
Where is healing already taking place?
In the midst of political partisanship, how can we reimagine Christian political engagement?
What does unity actually look like?
Find In Conversation With… on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts
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