This past week I had the opportunity to gather with a group of sociologists and religious studies scholars connected with the Lilly-supported “Engaged Scholars Studying Congregations” program. We exchanged ideas about some fascinating new research projects while staying in the oceanfront Craigville Conference Center.  Here we are visiting the Community of Jesus in Orleans, MA.
 
From left to right: Steve Warner, Lynne Gerber, Larry Mamiya, Omar McRoberts, Orit Avishai, Nancy Ammerman, Christine Sheikh, John Bartkowski, Tricia Bruce, Chris Brittain, Bill McKinney, Barbara Wheeler, Margarita Mooney, and Helen Rose Ebaugh
 
Also pictured: Adam and Eve!