Worldview Transformation
“Encouraging people to explore consciousness in ways that invite them to become more balanced, compassionate, altruistic, appreciative of difference, able to hold complexity, cognitively flexible, and oriented toward pro-sociality is one of the most fundamental tasks facing society in the twenty-first century.” So notes, Marilyn Mandala Schlitz, Cassandra Vieten and Elizabeth M.…
Inviting the Sacred April 22, 2012
Inviting the Sacred is an special evening honoring A Season for Peace & Nonviolence, being held at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1905 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 7:00-8:30 PM. The event will be presented by Rev. Lynn E. Fritz and co-sponsored by Center for Spiritual Living and the Shasta…
Mock them? Ridicule them?
Reason Rally? Last Saturday, March 24, 2012 was the Reason Rally in Washington, D. C., which billed itself as “the largest gathering of the secular movement in world history.” An estimated 20,000+ people gathered in the rain to hear or watch on video Richard Dawkins, Bill Maher and others. The event was…
Churches Transforming Redding, CA
Last week I attended a lunch organized by Gregg Churchill that brought together representatives of several Redding, CA faith community who provide services to the homeless population. There were mainline Protestants, evangelicals, Pentecostals and non-denominationals. Among those participating were: All Saints Episcopal Pilgrim UCC Redding First Church St. James Lutheran Bethel…
What Do People Experience In Church?
Most Americans have first-hand experiences in churches. What happens, if anything, in the hearts and minds of those who attend? To explore this matter, Barna Group surveyed Americans who have attended a Christian church sometime in the past and discovered what they say about their experiences in these congregations. Connecting…
Unify or Just Co-Exist?
You’ve seen the Co-exist bumper stickers before and may have wondered what they represent. You probably have not seen the one above, which was created by Zack Banker for Rally to Restore Unity. Victoria Emily Jones writes about Unity – What Makes God Happy in her blog, The Jesus Question. …
Tri-Faith Initiative
Omaha, Nebraska might not be the location you would expect a new interfaith center to be built, but is is now in planning as a Tri-Faith Initiative of the three Abrahamic faiths: Jewish, Muslim and Christian (Episcopal). The purpose is “to foster and build understanding, respect and trust – a challenging…
What is Progressive Christianity?
According to Wikipedia, ”Progressive Christianity is an approach to the Christian faith that is influenced by post-liberalism and postmodernism and: proclaims Jesus of Nazareth as Christ, Savior, and Lord; emphasizes the Way and teachings of Jesus, not merely His person; emphasizes God’s immanence not merely God’s transcendence; leans toward panentheism rather than…
Interfaith Sacred Service
An evening of inspirational music, ritual and reflections from various faith traditions is being presented by Rev. Lynn E. Fritz and Kathy Zavada (recording/performing artist) at Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:00-8:30 PM at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 2850 Foothill Blvd, Redding, CA Guest Presenters: Rev. Rod Brayfindley, First…
