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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.
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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: Christmas the World Over
Week of December 9, 2023
New Inspirations
Sharing progressive liturgies is a great way to confirm that we’re not alone in our non-dogmatic interpretations of Jesus’ teachings.
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is an American holiday, but giving thanks is a practice for everyone, around the world, at all times.
Images of God
Most of us have let go of the God-metaphor from our childhoods -- the old man with a beard who lives in the sky (aka “the Sistine Chapel God”).
Christmas the World Over
Christmas rituals have evolved over the centuries, interacting with local cultures and stories to produce distinctive traditions in different parts of the world.
New Inspirations
Sharing progressive liturgies is a great way to confirm that we’re not alone in our non-dogmatic interpretations of Jesus’ teachings.
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving is an American holiday, but giving thanks is a practice for everyone, around the world, at all times.
Call to Worship from Psalm 107
Leader: Give thanks for the Lord’s goodness, God’s love is steadfast and forever. People: God has gathered us from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south, and rescued us from trouble.
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Love Now Ascending
Holy, holy, holy, love now ascending Early in the morning our song shall rise to you Holy, holy, holy, joy that has no ending Giving, forgiving, breathing life anew.
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All Life Is Connected
No matter how different someone is from us, they are part of the human family, one of God’s children to be valued and treated with dignity. ALL: All of life is connected in an interdependent web.
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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.
