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God is not a Christian!
If you think God is a Christian, then you are mistaken. He isn’t a Muslim or a Hindu, either. We can't pin labels on God; he is not a tribal or sectarian deity; too often, organized religions make God absurdly small and petty in order to fit their own prejudices and small-mindedness.
50th Anniversary of the Combahee River Collective
Fifty years ago, in 1974, the Combahee River Collective was founded in Boston by several lesbian and feminist women of African descent. As a sisterhood, they understood that their acts of protest were shouldered by and because of their ancestors—known and unknown—who came before them.
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 Poetry
Week of May 19, 2024
More Poetry
“Less is more.” A carefully crafted poem leaves so much to the reader’s imagination, which makes it the perfect vehicle for spiritual insights.
“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.
What Is Christian?
Progressive Christians are constantly challenged to claim the title of Christian -- in the sense of being a follower of Jesus’ teachings -- while letting go of most of the dogma that has been developed over the centuries by the human institution that is church.
More Poetry
“Less is more.” A carefully crafted poem leaves so much to the reader’s imagination, which makes it the perfect vehicle for spiritual insights.
“Thanks, Jack”
How many people do you suppose have had their eyes and hearts opened to progressive Christianity because of John Shelby Spong?
Worship Materials: Pentecost
THEME The Festival of Empowerment THOUGHTS FOR REFLECTION 1. The fire from above like the image of the halo or aura is an outward manifestation that springs from the strangely warmed heart, the heart that has experienced Christ's liberation.
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Doxology for Humanity
Praise life that makes us change and grow Praise love that makes compassion flow Praise peace that ends all strife and fear Praise hands that work for justice here
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A Communion Liturgy for Pentecost Sunday
Written by John van de Laar © Sacredise Publishing (Sacredise.com)
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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.
