Lenten Study 2026: White Christian Nationalism

Purpose of the study is to equip our diocese with the understanding of why the ideology known as White Christian Nationalism does not align with The Episcopal Church by grounding ourselves in Scripture, Episcopal theology, and Christ’s call to love God and neighbor. Our aim is education—building clarity, compassion, and courage for faith-based civic engagement.

The foundation for this study is a diocesan read of The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith Refounding Democracy by Jim Wallis supplemented by The Crisis of Christian Nationalism Report from The House of Bishop Theology Committee edited by Allan K. Shin and Larry R. Benfield forward by Michael B. Curry.

Curricula are available for two approaches: a six week book study of The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith Refounding Democracy by Jim Wallis or a group discussion based on the ChurchNext course Exploring Christian Nationalism With Jim Wallis. Also there is an option to explore the content on the White Christian Nationalism Resource List and generate your own parish conversation(s). As we get closer to the webinar date information will be provided on how to register.

Click the Links below to access the documents that will assist in this Lenten study

Track 1: Book Curriculum The False White Gospel An Episcopal Response to White Christian Nationalism (6 week bookread)
Track 2: Discussion Curriculum for the ChurchNext “Exploring Christian Nationalism With Jim Wallis” course (90 minute session $15 course)
Slides for the Discussion Curriculum for the ChurchNext “Exploring Christian Nationalism With Jim Wallis”
White Christian Nationalism Resource List

For additional information contact: Roberta Todd –roberta.todd@msn.com a member of the EDNY Antiracism Committee.

You’e invited to attend

Interfaith Discussion: The Dangers of White Christian Nationalism Webinar with Katherine Stewart, the Rev. Dr. Pamel Cooper, James Lynch (Buddhist) and Dr. Hussein Rashid (Muslim) panelist moderated by Bishp Allen K. Shin on Thursday, April 23^rd at 7;00 PM EDT.

Please feel free to invite others. Click here for a downloadable flyer

Pre-registration required to join or receive a recording of the discussion – register below.

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