After the great religious unraveling that began after WW1, many struggle with that question. This week, we’ll start thinking about where God is now. (It’s good news!) 

 

World War I began a great religious unraveling in the West. Where is God during war? Or on 9/11?

Let’s think together, about fundamentally shifting where we look for God.

It’s not just a pretty name (though it is). The notion of a Common Thread is rooted deeply in our tradition. We are, every one of us, carriers of the Inner Light. This week: two historical streams that didn’t drop that notion when Rome co-opted our religion—Eastern Orthodoxy and Quakerism. 

The church today has been heavily influenced by thoughts and principles coming from the Roman Empire. But there are other Christian heritages from other groups such as the Desert Fathers and Desert Mothers in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Have a listen to learn more.

At the beginning of each year, we return to the same ancient Jewish Psalm that reminds us to number our days – but why? How do we do it? And how can ancient Roman Stoics, paintings from the 17th century, and blog posts from 2015 help us?

Last week we spoke about how we forgive ourselves. Turns out, if we figure out how to do that, it really helps us forgive others.

This is the message at Common Thread Church for Sunday, Dec 22, 2019