The Fellowship of Confessing Christians
An ecumenical network of progressive Christians and communities engaged in active witness to the gospel through missions of public advocacy and support at the crossroads of life.
Welcome to the newsletter of The Fellowship of Confessing Christians.
Essential to the Christian life is the unifying premise that as Christians we are called to be “ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:20, NRSV), which means lovers of people, welcomers of strangers, speakers of truth, forgivers of enemies, advocates of justice, makers of peace, protectors of the vulnerable, agents of reconciliation, and givers of hope in the midst of despair, in counter-witness to those religious interests and forces that co-opt Christianity and the Church into false, heretical, and damaging alliances with the destructive and authoritarian aims, policies, and actions of the state.
As a Christian who makes confession of your faith, it is our hope that you will become a part of our ongoing discussions, fellowship, and witness. Subscription to the newsletter is free. You are encouraged to invite others to join.
All of us are obligated to remain mindful of the mutual care, accountability, and sacred responsibility we bear for one another. There will be opportunities for us to come together for conversation from time to time on a separate virtual-meeting platform.
It is important to state that The Fellowship of Confessing Christians is not a forum or a home for the idolatries of MAGA Christianity and Christian Nationalism. It is precisely those idolatries that we renounce.
Thank you for your interest. Know that your thoughts, suggestions, participation, and feedback are welcome.
May the peace of Christ be with you wherever you venture forth today in his name.
—Charles Davidson, Host and Editor
charlesdavidson@substack.com
Charles Davidson, host and editor of The Fellowship of Confessing Christians, is a retired Presbyterian pastor, psychotherapist, and professor of pastoral theology, care, and counseling. He writes broadly about the Christian faith and biblical topics, theology, psychology, history, current affairs, religion, culture, and politics. His publications include Foster’s Pie Pan: Stories of Grace Abounding in a Fallen World (Parson’s Porch Books), Bone Dead, and Rising: Vincent van Gogh and the Self Before God (Cascade Books), and George Buttrick’s Guide to Preaching the Gospel (Abingdon Press).
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