Date
Friday, October 16, 2026
Block
Block 5
Time
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Name
Beyond Unity: Practicing Christian Solidarity in a Polarized Age
Description

In an era marked by deep cultural and political polarization, Christian schools and institutions often find themselves navigating tensions around identity, justice, theology, and belonging. Calls for “unity” are common, yet unity alone can be fragile when communities face disagreement, pressure, or competing convictions.
This workshop invites Christian educators to explore the difference between unity and solidarity, and why solidarity may offer a more durable foundation for faithful partnership in divided times. Drawing on theological reflection, educational leadership experience, and examples from diverse Christian communities, participants will consider how solidarity is cultivated not through sameness or forced agreement, but through trust, mutual responsibility, and shared life across difference.

Track
Faith Formation
Speakers
Tia Gaines