The most controversial ecumenical church event in decades the first Re-Imagining Conference shook the foundations of mainline Protestantism. In this anthology of ninety-five articles reflections letters poetry and artwork participants in the conference offer a candid inside look at what actually occurred in Minneapolis and at the aftershocks that followed. Amid the cacophonous rumors hearsay and ideological clashes that continue to stalk Re-Imagining the clear voices in this remarkable volume reveal fresh ways of understanding faith God and community. They speak to the church today--and to the church of tomorrow.