All atonement theories get it wrong by substituting beliefs about Jesus for the way (his virtues, values, and practices) of Jesus that he taught us by word and deed.
No matter what happens this election year in the United States, there is going to be further polarization, hateful rhetoric, and very likely, violence.
How simplicity can save us and our world
Based on the Lectionary readings for Year B from the Hebrew Scriptures and the Gospels
O come, O come Wisdom from on high – Send your wisdom and cast aside the myopic stupidity that comes from thinking only of ourselves, only of our own species, only of our own wellbeing, only of our own country, only of our own religion, only of our own historical moment.
Queer Space is an ongoing affinity group for queer folks who want to connect with meaning, purpose, higher calling, spirit, and/or God in an environment that is radically open and affirming.
What six hidden women can teach us about Jesus
Who is Jesus to you? What informs and shapes your view of Jesus and his work?
The Current is a loving, learning community. While much of our focus is on Jesus as our spiritual Rabbi, we welcome all faiths, ethnicities, gender identities, and questions here. We mean it when we say, “Come as you are.
This book will help you examine your beliefs--where they came from, whether they are still applicable today, how they have changed over the years--and decide what new directions you might want to pursue.
The four gospels all tell a different story with regard to Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. The facts are all different, but the essence is the same: something divine was present in Jesus.
The Psalms are not fluffy poetry read by a Shakespeare actor in tights and a puffy shirt.
A short closing or sending-out song appropriate for all forms of inclusive worship.
Hymns and Other Worship Materials
William (Bill) Livingstone Wallace is a retired New Zealand Methodist Minister and one of our most prolific contributors.
A Christian Hymn against Christian Nationalism
God abundant, God of wonder, God of every living thing, God of justice and of righteousness, empower us as we sing.
A Liturgical Piece
When all is burned away by violence, fear and greed We tremble in our terror that we’ve lost the things we need.
A pretty, simple Easter Hymn: Love Will Have the Final Laugh
Incorporating the new science, creation spirituality, and Christian teaching
Evolutionary Rituals are ways to show how religion, humanity, and divinity evolve.
The Tarrying Place represents the wit and wisdom of the community of more than one hundred women-folx who make up our ever-expanding Circle, each of whom is engaged in their own life’s journey to activist-centered self and community care reflected in our guiding mantras.
Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost do not form three seasons. The Easter season celebrates the three dimensions of the resurrection, ascension, and the sending of the Spirit.
Even and especially in these difficult times, the Lenten journey can be an encouraging, enlightening path to hope, resilience, and new life.
A collection of holiday opportunities for spiritual retreat.
Looking for a spiritual retreat to tide you over in quiet contemplation during the holy days leading up to Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Day, and Epiphany? Here are many choices — some Christian and inclusive, others multifaith — from which you can find a perfect match for your needs.
Spiral Bound
This study guide can be used for small group study, intentional communities, conferences, or any group who would like to delve more deeply into the history and the process of living out the core teachings of Jesus. There are discussion questions and space after each point for groups to come up with their own thoughts and ideas.
PDF Version
This study guide can be used for small group study, intentional communities, conferences, or any group who would like to delve more deeply into the history and the process of living out the core teachings of Jesus. There are discussion questions and space after each point for groups to come up with their own thoughts and ideas.
This intercession was written for Holy Trinity Anglican Church Yarram, South Gippsland, Australia.
A Guide to Self-Discovery and Community Building in Small Groups
Wisdom Circles shows readers how to form their own wisdom circles with friends and community members based on ten simple guidelines.
Tune: St. Christopher 76.86.86.86
Jesus is not my scapegoat / for any wrong I’ve done It isn’t fair to place on him / what he had never done
If we all have a soul, and that soul contains the image of God or God's virtues and values, then our individual deaths are not the end of what is most important about us. It is shared by all.
Not long ago, I "mused" about my new friend at USC, Shane Cole - whom I refer to affectionately as a "digital Mennonite". He's
For all of you grieving the loss of someone you love — whether this loss occurred last week, last year, or decades ago — I hope you find some comfort in these words, too. I hope you have the courage to tell the truth about your loved one: the good, the bad, and the complex. And that you don’t break faith with the full spectrum of your feeling, from mourning to dancing.
Listen below to the Eco-Hymn "Come then, fellow travellers" set to the tune of "Onward, Christian soldiers".