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Daniel Gullotta is a theological student and candidate in the process toward ordination in the Episcopal Church in Australia. He attended the Common Dreams conference in Melbourne and introduced himself by saying "Hey! We're friends on Facebook!" Which, of course, earned him an instant hug and instant camaraderie! Daniel's review of my book, With or Without God, was posted on website of The Center for Progressive Christianity in the States. Here, Daniel reflects on the closing service at the Common Dreams conference.
Posted by: Gretta Vosper in spirituality, religion, relationships, reflection, progressive, people, justice, gretta, fellowship, ethics on
Jun 15, 2010
" Seeking a healthy balance between self-care and care for others, we share time, energy, talents, wisdom, knowledge, skills, material goods, and our presence with one another in order that we may inspire, encourage, delight, comfort, and help one another." In this section, we talk specifically of the balance between self-care and care for others. Where does that line get drawn for you and are you comfortable with where it is? Is there somewhere that it might be more healthy for you or helpful for others? If so, are there things you would consider doing in order to move the line closer to where you'd like it to be.
"We choose love as our supreme value." What's your definition of love?
The word "transcendent" has often been used to convey something beyond us which we cannot attain, maybe because we belong to the natural order and, since it was considered spiritual, we could never grasp it wholly. If we believe the things we don't understand now, were we to come to understand them, would be found to be natural, too, what does "transcendent" mean? Can we attain it individually? As a community?
Posted by: Gretta Vosper in thoughts, spirituality, religion, reflection, progressive, justice, gretta, ethics, current events, community news, church news on
Jun 7, 2010
There was some good initial discussion yesterday around unpacking the statement "Everything happens for a reason" and its implications. Anything to add? What does that statement mean to you? Is it positive? Does it give you hope? Or does it infuriate you?
Posted by: Gretta Vosper in worship, thoughts, spirituality, social, relationships, reflection, progressive, people, gretta, fellowship, ethics, community news, church news on
Jun 6, 2010
Beginning June 6th and running for six weeks, we'll be examining the VisionWorks (2009) document that was embraced by the congregation a year ago. Exploring how we interact with ourselves, each other, and the world and how our relationships can be supported, challenged, and enriched by the principles in our VisionWorks (2009) document, we'll engage in conversation here, on our Facebook page, and in person. Join us as we wrestle with our ideals and discern how to apply them as a community and as individuals. Questions will be posted here regularly throughout the next few weeks!
Posted by: Gretta Vosper in worship, spirituality, religion, raves, progressive, people, justice, gretta, ethics, documentary, current events on
May 21, 2010
While in Brisbane, I was honoured to give the homily and preside at the Eucharist at St. Mary's in Exile with rebel priest, Peter Kennedy. Here, Peter Kirkwood of Eureka Street, posts his interview with Kennedy and a reflection on his first year outside the embrace of the Catholic church.
Peter Kirkwood interviewed me while at the Common Dreams II conference and has posted his article and video here on Eureka Street, a Catholic On-line news forum. Enjoy!
Posted by: Dana Wilson-Li in raves, progressive on
May 7, 2010
The following note was sent to the webmaster@westhill.net address. It is reproduced here with John's permission.Dear Dana Please extend my personal feelings of gratitude and appreciation for releasing Gretta to travel to Australia. I met Gretta in the Brisbane section of her tour. Perhaps not so strangely, Gretta did not say anything that was all that unfamiliar but confirmed much of my own theological thinking. As Gretta stresses, relationships, cultivated and maintained by bonds of love, are the threads upon which humanity is suspended. This time with Gretta was precious for my own walk in the Progressive Christian tradition and I am indebted to you, and your community, for allowing Gretta the time away. May the wind fill the sails,
May the spark become the flame,
May the light dispel all darkness. In gratitude and love, John Ford
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