Winkler Library – Martha Elias Downey Author Visit

Join us June 6th at 7pm for an author visit from Martha Elias Downey author of Go Wide.

Martha (Matte) Elias Downey grew up just south of Winkler and graduated from GVCI. These days, she is a writer, theologian, educator, chai-drinker, and life-long learner living in Montreal. She holds a PhD in dramatic theology and seeks to combine her love of a good story with all things theological. She has taught theology in university and ministry settings and also served on the pastoral team of an urban church for nearly 20 years.

Go Wide Summary

What happens when we sidestep the notions of hierarchy and verticality in how we think about God, the world, and all things theological? How does emphasizing the expansiveness and breadth of God affect how we read the Bible and engage with topics such as salvation and the church? Using the lens of latitude, Martha (Matte) Elias Downey reframes familiar biblical stories and reimagines theological concepts, purposefully circumventing the oppressive, top-down dynamics of hierarchy. This book encompasses a broad range of theology by combining biblical interpretation, systematic theology, practical theology, and a selection of personal anecdotes. Here is an accessible and inclusive foray into theology for anyone interested in a fresh take on an ancient course of study.