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Turning the Gem Gathering:
Invitation to the Kingdom Life
With Author, Pastoral Minister, and Podcast Host
Shannon Schmidt
June 6, 2026 | 6:30pm
@ Evanswood Church
2601 E Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48085
A key part of the invitation to the Jesus life is an invitation to the Kingdom life - a life where our imitation of Christ leads us to deeper communion with each other and a transformation of the world around us towards justice, liberation, and love. As disciples of Jesus, we cooperate with the Holy Spirit to transform the world around us into the first fruits of the coming Kingdom. Together we will discover God’s invitation to Kingdom life and pray for the courage to build the Kingdom on earth.
“Theologians should concentrate less on social arrangements and more on fostering the kind of social agents capable of envisioning and creating just, truthful, and peaceful societies, and on shaping a cultural climate in which such agents will thrive.”
Miroslav Volf
Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation
About the
Open Table Collective
The Open Table Collective is an ever inclusive and affirming collective of individuals on a spiritual journey. We seek to cultivate courageously receptive spaces for wrestling with nuances of faith so we can walk alongside one another without fear or judgment.
We have a seat at the table
just for you
The Open Table Collective is located in Metro Detroit, and hosts gatherings on the first and third Saturday of the month.
Our main location is Evanswood Church in Troy, MI, but we do, on occasion, decide to meet in alternative spaces, so please stay connected to us through the website, texting community, or email to get all the updates.