Korean Presbyterian Church of Fresno Church Officer Workshop 후레즈노 한인장로교회 임직자 스쿨 웨비나

Rev. Jechul Kang who is a senior pastor at Korean Presbyterian Church of Fresno invited me as a keynote speaker for the Church Officer Workshop. I met him at the annual conference of 3040 (years old) young Korean American pastor group at PCUSA. We recognized that his vision for the future ministry of the church is similar to the concept of Meta-church in my presentation. After a long conversation he decided to invite me to the church officer workshop. Even though my schedule in October is very tight, I had to accept his offer because I felt his passion for the church as all the 3040 young Korean American pastors have. I hope and pray for this workshop to be helpful for the church to discern the direction in post-pandemic era.

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National Network of Korean American United Methodist Women-Korean Church in the Metaverse Era 연합감리교회 한인여선교회전국연합회-메타버스 시대의 한인교회

The National Network of Korean American United Methodist Women is hosting the 10th Hakdang Virtual School on October 30th, focusing on the theme "Korean Church in the Metaverse Era." Guest speaker Dr. Dong-woo Lee, a pastor from the Presbyterian Church in USA and director of EcoCiv Korea, will lead the session. The school will draw from Dr. Lee's book, "The Post-Pandemic Meta Church is Coming," to discuss the future and direction of the Korean church amid the climate crisis, digitalization, and transition to the Metaverse. This event aims to equip participants to adapt to technological, cultural, and generational changes, transforming their pastoral work and ministry to meet contemporary challenges. It's a step towards preparing and practicing missions in these changing times, encouraging learning through faith rather than fear and expanding God's Kingdom on Earth.

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100th anniversary commemorative conference of Minjung theologian Byeong-mu Ahn 심원 안병무 선생 탄생 100주년 기념 학술대회 “한국민중신학의 새로운 목소리”

On Monday, October 17, 2022, the 100th anniversary commemorative conference of Minjung theologian Byeong-mu Ahn will be held at the Hanshin University Graduate School of Theology. On behalf of Ecological Civilization, in the first part ‘Science Theology and Ecological Theology’, I am going to give a presentation under the title of “Ecological Civilization and Ahn Byung-Mu's Minjung Theology”. This academic conference is specially designed to discover new voices of Korean Minjung theologies in 2022.

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The Association of Theological Schools and The Commission on Accrediting

Honorably I was invited as a member of committee of ATS' campus visit. Today is the first day of the visit and I met with wonderful colleagues who dedicated their time, energy, experience and expertise on helping seminaries and universities enhance the quality of Higher Theological Education. I already learned a lot from the initial meeting with colleagues and the leadership of the university.

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The Bishop Charles Golden Award

A couple of days ago I got a letter from Claremont School of Theology. It informed me that the faculty of Claremont School of Theology have unanimously selected me to be the recipient of the…

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Post-Pandemic Church Leadership

My friends at San Gabriel Presbytery, please be advised with the following. Register for the EEE Committee's mid-year conference on Saturday, August 13 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm by Wed. Aug. 10. The conference…

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15th International Forum on Ecological Civilization

What does ecological civilization look like in unique local settings around the world, and what lessons can we learn from one another about building sustainable and equitable communities of communities? From ecovillages, to urban coops, and more, this year’s Claremont Eco Forum invites experts, policymakers, and creative practitioners to explore together how the framework of ecological civilization can be, and is being, realized in various local contexts around the globe.  

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Dr. Dongwoo Lee and Cobb Institute

Partners in Process, John Cobb and Friends' guest presenter will be Dongwoo Lee, discussing Organic Panentheism: A Northeast Asian Lens on the Christian God. Fresh from his successful Ph.D. dissertation defense at Claremont School of Theology, Dr. Lee will prompt conversation based on his integration of panentheist perspectives.

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Process and Reality

저의 박사과정을 지도해주신 존 캅 박사님의 훌륭한 책인 '화이트헤드의 과정철학과 과정신학 용어집'은 제가 화이트헤드의 과정과 실재(Process and Reality)를 포기하지 않고 끝까지 공부하는데 매우 큰 도움이 되었습니다. 이 책은 한국어로도 번역되어 출판되었습니다. 관심있는 분들은 링크를 확인하시기 바랍니다

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Organic Panentheism and Ecological Civilization

I gave a speech yesterday at the monthly colloquium of EcoCiv Korea at Hanshin University. The main subject of my speech was Organic Panentheism and Ecological Civilization. I appreciate all the participants, specifically all the research fellows of EcoCiv Korea. Special thanks to Dr. Wangshik Jang and Dr. Heeheon Kim who are the experts on Whiteheadian Process Thoughts in Korea for the great support. Discussion was insightful and helpful for all who are diligently seeking a way to live more faithfully and responsibly.

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