Rev. Dr. Chris Davies: Midwifing the Reformation

"I serve a vision of a world where all people are free."

Rev. Dr. Chris Davies is prophetic in her words; guiding us to how we can live into a world that is abundant for all. She speaks of a Christianity that is "attentive to a liberatory message of Gospel" and reminds us that God is bigger and wider than the structures we have built to contain God. We serve God, we serve Christ, not the institution of "church." Our faith is bigger and wider than the institution, and when the institution isn't serving God faithfully, isn't living into and up to that liberatory Gospel, then we are called into reformation. That is why Rev. Davies feels that part of her call is to be a midwife for formation. We are called, as Rev. Davies says, to co-create alongisde God a world that is more just, more equitable, and in alignment with God's kin-dom here on earth.

Listen in as Pastors Chris and Kelsey dive into how we as Christians can be a part of building a legacy of faith that will lead to a better, more abundant world for all.

Rev. Dr. Chris S. Davies (she/her) is a Connecticut, US native and a Cleveland transplant and a wandering Irish Rover at heart. She loves the church deeply, and is committed to finding ways to continue to bring the gospel into the world. She attended Smith College for her undergrad work and Andover Newton for both a Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry. Chris is a queer femme, an urban farmer and beekeeper, and a creative networker of communities.  She is passionate about justice and Jesus, and is the founder and curator of the Queer Clergy Trading Cards, a project bringing visibility to queer clergy, using humor and irreverence to help change the conversation highlighting the common awe (and absurdities) in faith work. You can follow the Facebook page for that project here. Chris lives in Cleveland, OH, where she is still seeking community and continuing to learn in faith and live justly, serving Christ in all things. She serves on the National Staff of the United Church of Christ.