GS LIVE featured Rev. Craig Peterson, the Central Atlantic Conference's associate conference minister for congregational development, during a session at the Kansas City convention center on July 12. The discussion centered on the importance of covenantal living, a core principle of the United Church of Christ.
Peterson emphasized that covenantal living is fundamentally about relationships. "Covenant calls us to honor and respect differences. It helps us to replace condemnation with curiosity," he said during the broadcast.
The conversation highlighted how sharing stories is essential for building relationships. Peterson noted that using terms like "relationship" can make the concept of covenant more relatable and less formal.
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