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There is a story that connects the Lord’s Prayer with the six-petaled rose at the center of an eleven-circuit labyrinth, such as the famous one found at Chartres Cathedral. Each of the petals corresponds to part of the Lord’s Prayer,
read moreThe milestones in our lives — births and baptisms, marriages, funerals and life celebrations — need new words to fit our new understandings.
read moreThe season of Christmas holds a myriad of emotions, and that makes it fertile ground for the poet.
read moreEvery birth is a miracle, and none more so than the birth of Jesus, celebrated at the time of the winter solstice. The harbinger of spring, the hope for the world.
read moreChristmas rituals have evolved over the centuries, interacting with local cultures and stories to produce distinctive traditions in different parts of the world.
read moreThanksgiving is an American holiday, but giving thanks is a practice for everyone, around the world, at all times.
read moreHumans are relentless in their efforts to understand God. We can change the language (some say “God” is an over-used word), we can find new metaphors (poets are especially good at this),
read moreWorship music can come from almost anywhere. It doesn’t have to be a 200-year-old hymn, although that can work if it has meaning and resonance for a particular congregation.
read moreSharing progressive liturgies is a great way to confirm that we’re not alone in our non-dogmatic interpretations of Jesus’ teachings. Contributions for our liturgy resource continue to arrive from around the globe.
read moreFinding new words to express ancient wisdom is an essential part of progressive Christianity. Not only does such an effort put the fundamental ideas into modern language, but the very act of searching for the new words is part of coming to understand what you believe and how you want to share it with others.
read moreEvery time we lose someone we love, someone who inspired us and now has left us to carry on without them, someone whose presence was a part of our daily happiness, we must re-map our world.
read moreFaith communities can be a “safe place for uncomfortable conversations.”
read moreIt’s fair to say the world changed for most of us on September 11, 2001. So each year, as that date rolls around again, we are given an opportunity to remember and reflect and recommit ourselves to a world where the children of Abraham can live side by side in peace.
read moreMany progressive Christian communities have stopped saying the traditional creeds together, because they no longer represent what the congregants believe to be true.
read moreSaying grace before a meal offers us all a chance to pause for a moment of gratitude in our busy days. Grace can be as simple as a silent blessing or as participative as going around …
read moreIn finding the version of the Lord’s Prayer that works for you or your church, there are many possibilities. You
read morePerhaps no prayer is more beloved of Christians everywhere than the Lord’s Prayer, sometimes called the Prayer of Jesus. While many of us still use the words as found in Matthew 6:9-13, it is an irresistible urge to recreate this most fundamental of prayers in modern language.
read more“In the beginning was the Word…” Words are both our means of communication and the source of most of our misunderstandings. Whether you are a rational scholar or a metaphorical poet, words are the common currency.
read moreCompassion is the cornerstone of every faith tradition. The movement out of yourself, to the point of being concerned with the sufferings of another, is the beginning of the movement toward God. As the Dalai Lama …
read more“Every religion gives its prescription for bringing sacred into daily life. The Native Americans have as one of their most noble ideals that we learn to walk on the Earth in a sacred manner. Yet vast …
read moreWe take time each year to honor and appreciate the fathers in our lives. Just as we have expanded our metaphors for God beyond the traditional “God the Father” so we have broadened our understanding of …
read moreMidsummer… summer solstice… longest day of the year… our celebration of the earth, abundance and light at this time of year has ancient origins in many cultures’ spirituality. We reaffirm our connection to the earth and …
read moreIn this season of graduations, we celebrate the learning that continues on past school…
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