The individuals and communities we connect are diverse and multifaceted each unique in their story and their membership.
While each is different, some things that are valued might include:. |
- a safeplace to be
- each person's story is valued
- low profile leadership
- questioning is valued
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- change is welcomed
- connecting life and faith
- open to visitors and newcomers
- they are mostly small (5-30)
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Some are connected to a church, many are not, groups meet in cafés, churches, homes... some have met for years some are a new group each time they gather ~ few are older than 15 years old most are not concerned with longevity, but seek to live in the now. Some individuals have not found groups to connect to, but remain connected through informal networks such as futurechurch.
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| Worship/celebrations/ ritual are mostly reflective, participatory, rich in symbol, often including food and drink, but not always narrowly eucharistic |
| The Bible and Christian story are one of the resources drawn upon, but they are not used uncritically and they are not the only source of guidance and inspiration. |
At first sight, some might say that baptists, presbyterians, sea of faithers, anglicans, gay and lesbian christians, post-evangelicals and feminists make unlikely bedfellows.
"What remains the common thread is the sense that we are on a journey - the christianity reflected here is asking questions, rather than giving answers, exploratory rather than dogmatic, alive to what can be learned from anyone else along the way." Rosemary Neave |
| Some are evangelical churches: language such as alt.worship, post-evangelical or emerging church are sometimes used to describe their reality and changing perceptions. |
| Some are "Progressive Christian Churches" - expressing a christianity that while it is earthed in a tradition, is welcoming open to questioning and non dogmatic. More about Progressive Christianity |
| Others are simply groups of friends, or intentional communities, or...... |
| If you believe your group fits into the vision outlined on this page why not add your group to this site? If you are an individual seeking to connect to this movement, join our mailing list and stay in touch. |
| More about groups |
