Tag Archives: spiritual exiles

Jan. 8 Gathering: Deconstructing Liturgy

Whether we’ve left the institutional church altogether or we remain there for our own reasons, most of us feel a profound disconnect between much of how the modern church behaves and what we believe to be the way of Jesus.

Nov. 20 Gathering: Reign of Christ Sunday for Spiritual Exiles

What do we really mean when we say “Christ is king?” What does it mean to grant authority to Jesus? And do those two statements even mean the same thing?

May 8 Gathering: Running from Resurrection?

Neurological science is now telling us that our brains train our neural pathways to obsess or fixate over negativity in a way we seem unable to do with joy and positivity. In a very real sense, conflict and pessimism can easily become our default setting, while delight and happiness require a constant, conscious choosing. And yet, people of deep faith—especially those who embrace contemplative practices—seem to be able to overcome these “natural” patterns.

Oct. 31 Gathering: Does God get what God wants? An All Saints Day liturgy for spiritual exiles

What if contradictions, doubt, and uncertainty have a purpose? What if the real key to knowing comes in the unknowing?

May 23 Gathering: Re-Awakening the Spirit Within

Whatever passion leads us on the radical path toward transformation—and ultimately to sacrifice—is the unquenchable fire of the Divine Spirit within us…and all we must do to awaken it is to turn towards it and let it free.