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Partners in Ministry
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Walk In the World for Christ. Walking in the world for Christ". Raleigh, NC 27606. Bag Lunch and Clothing Drive. Newsletter Insert Jan. 2016 Leadership. Vision, Mission, Core Values. Methodist Home for Children. North Carolina Annual Conference. This Week at Westover. 8:45am Early Worship in Fellowship Hall. 11:00am Traditional Service in Sanctuary. 8220;the walk” @ Westover. 8230;A comprehensive Bible study geared for busy people. So grab a friend and come see what we’re about! Began Wednesday, August 31.
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at the end of thin branches: lament of stuff
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At the end of thin branches. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Tuesday, August 25, 2009. I am so sad and mad about my bike. Yesterday I went over to Chris' for dinner (which is where it was stolen) and I caught myself looking around for it, as if perhaps it was a lost kitten that just got too far from home and was looking to get back in the fold. If perhaps I just called it sweetly I could have it back. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Martin Luther King Jr. Life and what that entails.
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with arms wide open: [can a church be biblical, evangelical and progressive?]
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Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Can a church be biblical, evangelical and progressive? Here's an article about a Calgary church that believes in Jesus and loves and embraces people - in reality, not just abstractly. Can a church be both open and inclusive. On social questions and at the same time evangelical. In outreach and committed. To scripture and doctrine? Wouldn’t you want to be part of a church like that? Biblical, evangelical—and progressive" by Jason Byassee. Oct 28, 2016. Love the sinner. (s).
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with arms wide open: November 2016
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Monday, November 21, 2016. We are all related]. I work downtown now, which means that there's lots to see when I go for a walk at lunch. Here's what I found in the atrium of Enterprise Square:. Saturday, November 12, 2016. Don't say "the pope blesses trans". On a flight from Azerbaijan to Italy, Pope Francis was asked by journalists how he would minister to those feel that their bodies do not match their gender. Come on. Let’s confess so you can receive Communion.'”. While attention must be paid, he said...
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with arms wide open: don't say "the pope blesses trans"
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Saturday, November 12, 2016. Don't say "the pope blesses trans". On a flight from Azerbaijan to Italy, Pope Francis was asked by journalists how he would minister to those feel that their bodies do not match their gender. His comments were an interesting mix of pastoral care and highly conservative views. Here I've isolated two distinct sections from an article. Francis recounted the story of a Spanish transgender man who wrote him a letter recounting his transition from a woman to a man. 8220;Please don...
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with arms wide open: [what the largest survey of transgender people says about our churches]
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Monday, December 12, 2016. What the largest survey of transgender people says about our churches]. Sojourners has posted an article about the findings from the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey of 28,000 transgender people, in an article titled " 7 Things the Largest-Ever Survey of Transgender People Tells Us About Our Churches. The focus of their article, as the title suggests, is on the church and faith experiences. Interesting reading . Here's the first three things:. Read the article here:.
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with arms wide open: why I no longer believe in lgbtq+ friendly churches
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Friday, January 06, 2017. Why I no longer believe in lgbtq friendly churches. I used to be in favour of lgbtq friendly churches. My denomination, according to head office, has at least four lgbtq-friendly churches in this area. Generally, these churches are welcoming of people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, allow involvement in ministry at all levels and have pastors who are theologically progressive. That's what I used to think. Where are the lgbtq -related events, recognition of s...
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with arms wide open: pinned: links to 'uncertain and declared spaces' resources
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Monday, February 27, 2017. Pinned: links to 'uncertain and declared spaces' resources. Read the full article on uncertain spaces and declared spaces. With additional examples and stories. Watch the introductory video. On uncertain spaces and declared spaces. Read my article on exploring uncertainty and embrace at your church. Check out all "uncertain spaces and declared spaces" posts. Categories: uncertain spaces and declared spaces. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Love the sinner. (s).
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with arms wide open: [key books related to exclusion and embrace]
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Wednesday, July 03, 2013. Key books related to exclusion and embrace]. Here are some key books which I've been reading related to the themes of this blog:. Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation. Academic. I read it through twice and still only understand a quarter of it. However, I am regularly re-reading portions of key chapters to better understand it. Quotes on this site. Where the Edge Gathers: building a community of radical inclusion. Stretching...
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