Stabilizing the Self in a World of Collapsing Institutions

Sacramento Estuary Conference Oct 16 and 17 https://www.livingstonescrc.com/events/sacramento-estuary-conference-2026/2026-10-16

Pastor Paul Vander Klay hosts Tim Blackmon, Dan, and Raj in a pre-conference Estuary conversation exploring deconstruction, generational legacy, and how local communities rebuild trust in an era of rapid cultural velocity.Key Topics Covered: • Deconstruction, Epistemology, & Rebuilding Trust • Sikh and Christian Perspectives on Ritual & Sacred Attire • The Collapse of Funeral Traditions & "Lineage Extinction" • Sports Liturgies, Urban Ministry, & Cultural Velocity • Universal Basic Institutions (UBI) & Local Community Stabilization

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