08/19/2026
Liberation as Spiritual Practice
These sessions explore liberation as a lived spiritual practice one that takes shape in the midst of real oppression experienced by communities around the globe. Rather than treating liberation as an abstract idea, we will attend to how people encounter God within systems of injustice, displacement, and marginalization, and how that encounter forms a deeper, more resilient spirituality. Drawing from voices like Gustavo Gutiérrez, James Cone, and Delores S. Williams, this session invites participants to reflect on their own context while learning to listen more attentively to the cries, wisdom, and faith of those living at the edges. Through Scripture, reflection, and shared conversation, we will explore what it means to cultivate a spirituality that remains present, grounded, and faithful in the face of suffering. Exact dates and times TBA. We are SO EXCITED to bring this experience to our community!
Joshua King is a spiritual director, community practitioner, and theological activist rooted in the work of presence, peacemaking, and beloved community. Serving as Director of Community Engagement with NeighborLink Fort Wayne, Joshua mobilizes volunteers, cultivates partnerships, and develops pathways that move people beyond one-time acts of service into sustained, relational engagement with their neighbors.His work sits at the intersection of contemplation and action forming individuals and communities to embody a spirituality that is not abstract, but lived in the ordinary rhythms of care, proximity, and mutuality. Drawing from traditions of nonviolence, liberation theology, and Christian mysticism, Joshua emphasizes inner transformation as the foundation for meaningful engagement in the world.
