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Scriptural Reasoning (SR) is a practice where Christians, Jews, and Muslims study each other’s sacred texts. SR participants meet once a month to read short passages from their respective scriptures on a certain topic. Facilitated by a study leader, each session is an opportunity to listen and share various perspectives. SR sessions help participants reflect on a curious list of topics within the Abrahamic tradition. The result is often a deeper understanding of others’ and one’s own scriptures, as well as the development of strong bonds across faith communities.

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The Rev. Dr. David Milam retired as the Pastor of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Purcellville, Virginia having served there from 2005 to 2021. In his retirement, he is becoming the Executive Director of Loudoun Interfaith BRIDGES, a two decade old organization that is linking Loudoun faith communities through relational dialogue towards a “good and equitable society.” Dave’s hope is that the organization can focus on social action impacting the diverse, multicultural Loudoun County for equity and with greater inclusion.

Ordained in 1985, Rev. Milam previously served churches in Michigan, California, and New York. He has a D. Min. from San Francisco Theological Seminary, earning the dissertation prize in 1999 for his work called “Neighbor Language.” His M. Div. degree came from Princeton Theological Seminary, and he also has a Master’s from Wheaton College and a Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State University.