A note from the facilitator Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler.
about the gathering
Was Octavia E. Butler right about the world we would inherit in 2024? This summer marks the beginning of Octavia Butler's seminal work Parable of the Sower. Set in a dystopian future of 2024, readers are faced with the harsh realities of economic decline, political tension and uncertainty, and a host of environmental challenges. In the midst of this we meet Lauren, a young girl who sets pen to paper to help us create a better way of connecting; with each other, with the Earth, and with God.
Join us this July as we embark on a journey with Lauren in the first Parable Books noted as thought provoking, realistic, and a timely reminder to take action. This journey will include 5 weeks of a slow reading of the work in community. In addition to traditional "book club" conversations, we will also have a chance to hear how scholars are interacting with Butler's archival work, as well as create collaborative resources for the topics discussed. We will end our time together bringing Earthseed ritual to life! You do not want to miss this Summer of the Sower.
Tamisha A. Tyler, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture, and Theopoetics at Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Indiana. Her research interests include Theopoetics, Theology and the arts, Afrofuturism, Black popular culture, and Science Fiction. She is part of the Level Ground artist collective in Los Angeles, CA and her work can be seen in Feminism in Religion’s blog, and Fuller Magazine. Her latest project explores religion in the literary world of Octavia Butler. When not working, she enjoys good food and good friends, karaoke, and travel. Dr. Tyler currently resides in Pasadena CA.
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Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91976813997
Contact for the Team: info@cfrjustice.org
Connect to the community via DISCORD: After joining the discord server, go to the #introductions channel and introduce yourself with your name, where you’re joining us from, and share a little about yourself.
Connect with us on social: Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler, The Center
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covenant
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*Taken from Emergent Strategies by adrienne marie brown
Engage tension
Make Space, Take Space
Confidentiality (take lessons, leave details)
Be open to learning
Yes/and both/and
Value the process as much as, if not more than, you value the outcomes
Assume best intent, attend to impact
Balance self care and community care