Programs & Initiatives

Our programs & initiatives are the places where CSA lives out its mission to stir the imagination for a fuller expression of Christian faithfulness and a more just society. Each one is shaped by the conviction that God longs for the full flourishing of all people, especially those who are vulnerable or pushed to the margins. Through these efforts, we bring people together to reflect theologically, form spiritually, and act courageously — cultivating communities marked by justice, peace, and gospel-rooted hope.

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Pursuing a unity that is deeper than agreement

Christians disagree on what constitutes a faithful living out of our sexuality and gender, but unity is still possible — a unity that is deeper than agreement—and so is true Christian community. Find out how we’re working together to help the Body of Christ be oriented to love!

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Building a new common sense about racial justice

Christians are called to be one in Christ (Galatians 3:28), not to erase the beautiful differences the Creator bestowed upon humanity, but to utterly destroy the hierarchies and domination that humans attach to those differences. The Racial Justice Institute develops a variety of experiences (pilgrimages, discussions, media, writing, video, etc.) that engage people of faith around issues of identity, history and justice at the intersection of race as a social issue.

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Quick takes on complex issues

20 Minute Takes is a podcast that shares a quick take on complex issues, and takes us into the stories of folks pursuing justice in their communities.

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Putting theological education into practice

Real world experience, world-class education. Sider Scholars gain first hand experience, while also earning a scholarship towards a seminary degree at Eastern’s Palmer Seminary.

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