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A Weekend With
Walter Wink
Breaking the Cycle of Violence Through Circles of Peace

Viewpoints on Nonviolence
March 10-12

Walter Wink PhotoWalter Wink, an internationally known author, lecturer and nonviolence workshop leader who teaches at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York, will speak about his views on nonviolence at First Presbyterian Church Friday-Sunday, March 10-12.

Wink's subject, "Jesus Against Domination," puts forward the opinion that the most potent religion in America is not Christianity, but the belief in the redemptive power of violence. The Gospel, says Wink, has a powerful and almost untried answer to this "religion of redemptive violence," and that "Jesus' message calls for an end to the domination of some by others by means of violence. And his teaching contains surprisingly practical ways to bring it about."

On Friday evening at 7:00 p.m., Wink will talk about the myth of redemptive violence. On Saturday he will lead a morning session from 9:30 a.m.-noon with a discussion on Jesus against domination. and an afternoon session from 1:00-3:00 p.m. about nonviolence for the violent. Finally, on Sunday, Wink will teach a special Sunday School class.

About Walter Wink

Walter Wink has led workshops on nonviolence and other themes throughout North America, as well as in South Africa, Northern Ireland, East Germany, South Korea, New Zealand and South and Central America.

Wink was previously a parish minister and taught at Union Theological Seminary in New York. Currently, although he teaches at a Presbyterian seminary, he is a United Methodist Minister and attends Quaker meetings.

He was a Peace Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace in 1989-1990. Wink and his wife, June, were United Nations election monitors in El Salvador in 1994. His trilogy series, The Powers, has been singled out for awards from Pax Christi, the Academy of Parish Clergy and the Midwestern Independent Publishers Association.

Wink is also the author of The Bible in Human Transformation, Transforming Bible Study and other works. He is a member of the American Academy of Religion, the Society of Biblical Literature, Studiorum Novi Testament Societies and the Fellowship of Reconciliation. He has lectured at more than 70 universities.

Schedule of Events

    Friday, March 10 The Myth of Redemptive Violence 7:00 p.m.

    Saturday, March 11 Jesus Against Domination 1:00--3:00 p.m.

    Sunday, March 12 Nonviolence for the Violent 9:30 a.m.
        Sunday School Covenant Hall
        Child care is provided if you call to reserve no later than Thursday, March 9, at 4:30 p.m.

For more information call First Presbyterian Church at 226-0215. First Presbyterian Church is located at 404 North Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78205-1985, across the street from the peaceCENTER.

Many of Walter Wink's books can be purchased from Amazon.Com. Follow one of these links, and the peaceCENTER will earn a small commission.

The Powers the Be

 The Powers That Be: Theology for a New Millennium

Transforming Bible Study: A Leader's Guide

Peace is the Way: Writings on Nonviolence from the Fellowship of Reconciliation (May 2000)

Naming the Powers: The Language of Power in the New Testament (The Powers: Volume One)

Unmasking the Powers: The Invisible Forces That Determine Human Existence (Powers, Vol 2)

Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination (The Powers, Vol 3)

Homosexuality and Christian Faith: Questions of Conscience for the Churche

When the Powers Fall: Reconciliation in the Healing of Nations