Our embattled world needs repair.

In this lesson we continue discussing our community’s intention to be a heterogeneous church. We believe the radical act of staying in community with those who are different, will move us down the spiritual path. Doing the messy work of hammering out our lives together is the perfect training ground for developing a oneness orientation — from which we can move faith into restorative action.

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Advent 2016 – Week 1

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by Robin Camu

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Today we tell a story of the history of Haiti – how it got into the horrible state it is in.

Love, our theme this Advent, extends beyond those who are nearby. It extends to faraway people. Our community has started a relationship with the village of Ferrier in central Haiti. Today we learn the history that so informs their need.

Have a listen,

Doug

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Along with many spiritual communities around the earth, each year at NRCC, we cycle through the themes of Advent – Peace, Hope, Joy, and Love.

This year’s theme is “Love.”

We spoke last week of loving the tough people in our lives. This week we speak of loving the faraway people. Why is it more difficult to love faraway people than those nearby?

Have a listen,

Doug

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Along with many spiritual communities around the earth, each year at NRCC, we cycle through a triad of themes for Advent – Faith, Hope, and Love.

This year’s theme is “Love.”

And we begin this first week, thinking about loving the tough people in our lives. What has to happen in us, for deep love to flow through us?

Have a listen,

Doug

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We conclude this year’s Advent message–on Advent.

We’ve been looking at the ancient wisdom around celebration, and today finish off with an informed understanding of why the holidays so often exhaust, instead of energize us.

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We continue looking at why we do Advent, expanding our discussion into some of the “how’s.”  Advent is a two-step dance, both feasting and the preparation that makes the feasting meaningful.

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It’s been a while since we’ve spoken about why we do Advent. A few folks in the community asked me that recently, so for the next few Sundays, we’ll look at the history and practice of Advent.

Turns out, if anxiety is a big deal for you, you ought to have a listen,

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