As Christians, we aspire to be “in the world but not conformed to the ways of the world.” We claim to follow Jesus, who taught “do not store up treasures on earth,” and “give away all your money to the poor,” and “whatsoever you do to others (feed, clothe, visit) you do to me.” And yet, storing up treasures for retirement in the form of our 401Ks is the “responsible” thing to do.

How should we live within a system that is exploitive, extractive and unsustainable? A system which continues to prioritize making the wealthy few even wealthier, even as it promotes the lie that wealth is within reach for all if you work hard enough.

What is a Christian response? How do we live with integrity without being paralyzed by the implications of each cup of coffee we drink, each piece of technology we use, each investment that we make? Are there alternatives? Can our Biblical texts offer relevant guidance? How do we subvert the system? These are the questions that will shape our six week series.