Four Tuesdays in Oct.   7:00 - 8:30 PM

It is no secret that the past decade has been characterized by a high level of contentiousness around various social issues and political candidates, and that these matters are exacerbated in election seasons. Fueled by social media, disagreements about issues and political leaders has led to deep divisions in communities and even estrangement within families. As followers of Jesus, we of East Main Church believe in and hope for something better.  


Please join us in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday evenings in October (Oct. 8, 15, 22, & 29) for presentations and discussions led by some thoughtful Christians who have taught, written, and/or otherwise been involved in these matters professionally. Our hope is that people on all sides of our present divide might come to not only sharpen their own views, but also hear and respect those with whom they strongly disagree; and rejoice in the significant matters on which we are united as followers of Jesus across the issues that divide us.     


  • Oct. 8 - Professor Jeff Bilbro

    Professor Bilbro asks "why is it that people who read the news regularly are more misinformed about political and cultural opinions and less involved in their communities?" He will consider the motives that guide our consumption of the news and suggest some practices that might lead to more healthy and redemptive ways of engaging the media.  His presentation is called “Reading the News to Love Our Neighbors.” 

  • Oct. 15 - Professor Van Campbell

    Professor Campbell will be speaking about how America goes through cycles, so with time the current polarization will calm down; that fear of the future is a major motivator, and not a worthy Christian one; and that persuasion is often the best long-term approach.

  • OCt. 22 - Professor Lisa Hosack

    Professor Hosak's presentation is titled "Disunity in Christ." Despite Jesus' prayer that His followers are unified, divisions within the body of Christ have existed for millennia. Drawing on principles of social psychology, this talk will consider some innate human tendencies that can create division when they are untethered from the unifying work of the Holy Spirit.

  • Oct. 29 - State Rep. Tim Bonner

    Representative Bonner will be sharing real-life experiences about his time in the political climate of Harrisburg along with his extensive experience as an attorney dealing with disagreement and conflict.