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Bill Wylie-Kellermann

Bill Wylie-Kellermann is retired United Methodist pastor, non-violent community activist, author and teacher from Waawiyatanong/Detroit, now also of the community at Kirkridge on Lenape land. His first arrest for direct action was at the White House in 1971. He is author of seven books, including Seasons of Faith and Conscience: Reflections on Liturgical Direct Action (Orbis Books/Cascade Press). His writing is generally framed by a theology of the “principalities.” And he likes to say that in Jesus, he bets his life on gospel non-violence, good news to the poor, and freedom from the power of death.

Upcoming Programs by Bill Wylie-Kellermann

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Bonhoeffer’s Conundrum and Ours: A Discernment Retreat

Also With Reggie Williams

April 10 - 12, 2026

We live in times that are as complicated as they are alarming. Many who identify as Christian interpret the moment in rigid binaries: to oppose the strong leader and his national vision is, in their view, to be anti-Christian—effectively anti-American—and morally suspect. In such a climate, truths and facts offer less help than we would […]