We exist to inspire relationships, reconciliation and collaborative action between the diverse body of Christ.

For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 

Ephesians. 2:14-16

All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation…” 1 Corinthians. 5:18

Martin Luther King Jr. wrote that the most segregated hour in America was 11:00 on a Sunday morning. Sadly, four decades later the canvas of the Church has not changed very much.

This seems especially surprising since Jesus made an effort to cross cultural boundaries in his ministry, and Paul made Christianity the first voluntary multi-ethnic organization by insisting that Gentiles as well as Jews should be part of the growing Christian churches. 

Problem:  The World has integrated but the Church is segregated.  The problem is not simply physical segregation by itself but also the current and historical motives that maintain it. Church Segregation is an outward misrepresentation of the Kingdom of God, the Gospel, the person and work of Jesus Christ and the mission of the Church. The longer the Church continues this, the more relevance and credibility they lose in the world.

What do we do?  “The first way that the church can repent, the first way that it can move out into the arena of social reform is to remove the yoke of segregation from its own body.”- Martin Luther King Jr.

Threaded is not just a network but it is a movement of God. A chance for the Body of Christ to enter into relationships with one another, experience reconciliation and collaborate together to make disciples and transform the city. If you want to be apart then come to one of our events or panels. Or you can contact us to join a Threaded Learning Group. Also, visit our resource page to educate yourself in the area of church reconciliation. Stay informed by joining the conversation with us on Facebook and Twitter.