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Center for Reconciliation (CFR) Conversation Series

The Center for Reconciliation hosts regular meetings to foster understanding of topics related to conflict transformation, just peace, and reconciliation. CFR believes the way we engage conflict has the potential to support personal, community, and institutional transformation. Participants can learn from practitioners and spark their moral imagination for better ways to address conflict during these in-person conversations.

More dates/topics will be added for Spring 2025:

  • September 11, 2024 – John Dempsey Parker 
    • The Long March for Unity & Justice
  • September 23, 2024 (York Room) - Mía Umaña with interpreter Karla Koll
    • Feminist Eco Theology and Indigenous Rights
  • October 8, 2024 – Dr. Joey Shelton 
    • Understanding Christian Nationalism
  • November 12, 2024 – Rev. Breana VanVelzen 
    • Introduction to Durham Congregations in Action
  • January 22, 2025 (York Room) - co-sponsors: World Relief Durham and various Duke Campus Ministries
    • No Longer Strangers: Immigration Advocacy and Prayer Service
  • February 5, 2025 - Dr. Katie Sellers, co-sponsored by Duke Religion and Social Change Lab
    • Nonviolent Communication
  • March 18, 2025 - Dr. James Huff, Jr. 
    • The Entanglements of Faith-Rooted Transformation: Insights from Latin American Leaders
  • April 15, 2025 - Ash Narayan
    • Ecumenical Council on Environmental Justice

All CFR Conversations take place in 0013 Westbrook, unless otherwise noted.

Past Events in This Series

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CFR Conversations Series: Ecumenical Council on Environmental Justice

Ash Narayan, Th.M. '24, will speak about the lessons learned during the Ecumenical Council on Environmental Justice.

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CFR Conversations Series: The Entanglements of Faith-Rooted Transformation: Insights from Latin American Leaders

Dr. James Huff will present research findings from his work with Latin American faith leaders.

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CFR Conversations Series: Nonviolent Communication

Dr. Katie Sellers from the Duke Religion and Social Change Lab will present on nonviolent communication, offering practical tools to enhance self-awareness and build confidence when navigating conflict in ministry and beyond.

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Durham Congregations In Action

The Center for Reconciliation will host a conversation series event featuring Rev. Breana van Velzen, the executive director of Durham Congregations in Action (DCIA).

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Understanding Christian Nationalism

Rev. Dr. Joey Shelton will share his research into Christian Nationalism and its importance for church leaders today.

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Feminist Eco Theology and Indigenous Rights

The Center for Reconciliation, The Hispanic House of Studies, and the Presbyterian/Reform House of Studies are jointly sponsoring a conversation with visiting international peacemakers who work at the intersections of Feminist Eco Theology and Indigenous Rights.

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The Long March for Unity and Justice

The Long March for Unity and Justice is a statewide movement aiming to amplify the voices of all North Carolinians through community organizing, voting initiatives, grassroots education, and art.