Copy
The power of a parable’s ability to liberate generations comes from the hope which parables inspire. This and more in our Free Weekly Recap of our most viewed and new resources from last week.
View this email in your browser

Remembering our sister-friend
bell hooks

Rev. Irene Monroe

“bell hooks has always been the truth. Now perhaps more than ever, it’s paramount that we lean into her work. On this day of her passing, let us celebrate the rich published legacy she leaves behind.”  READ ON ... 

Let 2022 Be Your Ode to JOY!

Rev. Dawn Hutchins

I wonder what the numerous losses our world has experienced in the past two years may have liberated us from. What joys may we discover in this liberation? In the freedom from the way things were? In the discovery of stars to guide us? In the joy we allow ourselves to take in each new birth.  READ ON ... 

Measuring the Evil of "the Big Lie"

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Frantz

In John 8, Jesus observes that when you know the truth, "the truth will make you free."  In the Bible, truth-telling is an important matter.  Indeed, the commandment truth of the ninth commandment spells this out for us: "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor".  READ ON ... 

Liturgy Selection

Light

Light in the darkness.  In every culture, in every religion, in every wisdom tradition, light is a metaphor for knowledge, sight, understanding, consciousness, awakening, birth and rebirth.  Such a universal metaphor and such a rich set of associations!   READ ON ... 

Plan ahead and search our free
Library of Liturgical Resources 
here.
Thousands of subscribers around the globe find Progressing Spirit a world leading outlet
for an intelligent, inclusive, and pioneering exploration of today’s theological, spiritual and social advancements. Learn more about our history
here

Every week for only $3 a month! Progressing Spirit challenges some of the world’s top thinkers, best-selling authors and social leaders to offer their insights about what is happening on the leading edge. Our commitment is to weekly deliver fresh,  interesting and thought provoking commentaries that you will find inspiring, insightful, and sometimes even challenging. Whether it’s about what will happen with the currently declining Church, what new models of intentional spiritual community may look like, or how we take part in the quest for equality and inclusivity, these conversations and many more are deeply explored.

To sign up is only $3 per month - this helps offset the payment to these wonderful authors.  In addition to the exclusive column, you will receive a weekly Q&A based on questions from our readers, plus a Bishop Spong revisited column, as well as access to the full Archive of Bishop John Shelby Spong and our other authors!  


Meet This Week's Featured Author: Rev. Roger Wolsey, a United Methodist pastor, is author of Kissing Fish: Christianity for people who don’t like Christianity and blogs for Patheos as The Holy Kiss and serves on the Board of Directors of ProgressiveChristianity.Org. He values the Wesleyan approach to the faith and, as a certified spiritual director, he seeks to help others grow and mature. Roger served as Director of the Wesley Foundation campus ministry, University of Colorado for 14 years, and currently serves as the pastor of Fruita UMC in Colorado.

Read a Free Sample: 

Theological Violence toward the Divine Feminine: Praying for an end to Rape Culture

 
As a non-profit ProgressiveChristianity.org relies heavily on the good will of our donors to help us continue to bring individuals and  churches - FREE OF COST - the messages of progressive Christians, along with the many resources we provide. 

For years, the majority of our fundraising came at the end of the year. Looking at various ways to create a more reasonable amount of cash flow we decided rather than having a BIG ask at the end of each year, our more frequent asks during the month give folks a chance to contribute when their funds are more flexible. We think that's a win for everyone.
 

We also want to highlight the opportunity to become a sustaining supporter. If you are looking for the best way to help us continue to provide progressive Christian resources, become a sustaining supporter by choosing Recurring Donation.
 
Help keep ProgressiveChristianity.org online and going strong - click here to donate today!   
 
* Another way to support us is to leave a bequest in your Will and/or Trust designating us a beneficiary. 

How to reach over 20,000 like-minded members of ProgressiveChristianity.org


ProgressiveChristianity.org has a contact list of over 10,000 with a consistent open rate of 25-30%. Our Facebook page welcomes over 23,000 fans and we welcome over 40,000 visitors each month. 
Progressing Spirit has a contact list of over 11,000 with a consistent open rate of 28-35%.

*All advertising includes complimentary permanent inclusion in Resources, Events or Global Network Directory depending on type of ad.
  READ ON ... 
Events and Updates

Howard Thurman, MLK, Jr., &
The Return of The Sacred Masculine


Join Matthew Fox in the Rowe Retreat Center’s virtual event on January 11, 2022 4:00 PM Pacific Time.  READ ON ...
 
View all upcoming events here!
News
Job Listings

Send us your Events and Job Postings -to share them on our website free! 
Facebook
Facebook
Twitter
Twitter
Website
Website
Email
Email
YouTube
YouTube
Copyright © 2022 ProgressiveChristianity.org, All rights reserved.

unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences