ProgressiveChristianity.org
Progressive Christianity is an open, intelligent and collaborative approach to the Christian tradition and the life and teachings of Jesus that create pathways into an authentic and relevant religious experience.
Recent Resources
Book Review: “The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy”
Native American racism, then goes even deeper to the historic Christian documents that have infected not only Christian teachings but also have been fundamental principles embedded in laws, policies, decisions, and cultures ever since to the present. His research and documentation are extensive, unnerving, and compelling reading.
The Core Values of Progressive Christianity
By calling ourselves Progressive Christians we mean we are Christians who:
1. Believe that following the way and teachings of Jesus can lead to experiencing sacredness, wholeness, and unity of all life, even as we recognize that the Spirit moves in beneficial ways in many faith traditions.
2. Seek community that is inclusive of all people, honoring differences in theological perspective, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, class, or ability.
3. Strive for peace and justice among all people, knowing that behaving with compassion and selfless love towards one another is the fullest expression of what we believe.
4. Embrace the insights of contemporary science and strive to protect the Earth and ensure its integrity and sustainability.
5. Commit to a path of life-long learning, believing there is more value in questioning than in absolutes.
What is Progressive Christianity?
Weekly Liturgy: Giving Thanks
Week of April 18, 2024
Wisdom
The learning that we pursue with our intellect is one kind, but the wisdom we come to understand through our hearts is another.
Boundless Love
We search and strive and struggle all our lives, and in the end it always comes back to love. Boundless love.
Connected
We are all connected, not only across nations and cultures and religions, but across time. Even as we head into the future, we carry with us our ties to the past.
“Thanks, Jack”
How many people do you suppose have had their eyes and hearts opened to progressive Christianity because of John Shelby Spong?
Wisdom
The learning that we pursue with our intellect is one kind, but the wisdom we come to understand through our hearts is another.
Boundless Love
We search and strive and struggle all our lives, and in the end it always comes back to love. Boundless love.
We Are One with the Creatures (Sato)
We are one with the creatures, One with the plants, One with the life of Earth.
Read More
Ghost Ranch NM
Each tuft of desert grass God gives a separate place Profligate with space That pilgrim feet may pass.
Read More
"Only Now" and "Our Earth Needs You" - Two Eco-Hymns
To the tune of Robbie Burns' famous song 'My love is like a red red rose', 'ONLY NOW is an example of eco-lyrics set to famous, beautiful old tunes. Eco-lyrics by Gaia Dance.
Read MoreProgressiveChristianity.org Recommends
How Progressive Christianity.org Supports Equality and Human Rights
Community
Children’s Curriculum
A Joyful Path is truly progressive curriculum that is nature centered, joy-full, compassionate, and intelligent. This behavior over belief curriculum is non-dogmatic, inter-spiritual, and heart centered with an emphasis on the teachings of Jesus and how to follow them in today’s world.
