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By Missiongathering CharlotteReligion & Spirituality
MGCLT Sermons episodes
- 25 min
- Lessons From The Burning BushWe often read the story of the Exodus but how often do we see what it has to teach us about the moment of history we are in right now? Listen along and hear 5 lessons that we can take into our own lives from Moses's encounter with God at the Burning Bush.22 min
- Part 12 Bring Your FullenessWhere do you suspect Jesus would stand in some of the current social issues?Where do you find yourself when it comes to the Black Lives Matter and USImmigrant Rights movements? What personal issues have come up for you to workthrough?Where does your faith community stand? What keeps your community from beingable to move issues forward that you care about?How do you use emotion and times of inspiration toward real systemic change?18 min
- Part 11 Pulling All Things Together In LoveForbes says, The church or communities of faith have a Word, which if the Word could be heardit could show us how we are one, how we can work for the common good, how we could serve Godand have the fulfillment we long for. The church is sitting on this word. It is related to the goldenrule, it is related to the great commandment, it is related to love, it is related to caring for oneanother. How is the church often quick to defend and protect the Word rather thanshare the Word? What does it mean to you to be the living Word in the worldtoday?If togetherness, if oneness in God is who we actually are, how do we work towardsexpressing unity in this technological age? Forbes asks, What will it take to bring ustogether again? How can we use today’s technology towards wholeness versesfragmentation?25 min
- Part 10 A Fuller Picture Of GodSpend a few minutes with God reviewing your togetherness experience. How doyou know God? What has your experience taught you about God?How does your personal experience of salvation express itself in the world? Howhave you become Christ to others?What does your experience teach you about what God hopes for? How do weaspire to God’s hope for humanity?Mata says that beyond his own experience of God, listening to other people’sexperience brings him a fuller picture of God. How have you found this to be true?30 min
- Part 9 Created For Abundant LifeCan you have faith without questions?Jesus came to give us abundant life. How can we help in the co-creation of life?How can we be life promoters?Christians often talk about the Kingdom of God. How do you understand theKingdom of God versus the kingdoms of this world? Talk about what you believewill remain of this world, and what will pass away. How does that change yourperspective on any worldly attachments you might have?Giving our lives to God is not only about sharing our things. Its surrendering oursoul back into God’s care and to be used towards God’s work of being reunitedwith God.Write out what you believe ‘human dignity’ means.Write out what you believe God thinks ‘human dignity’ means.31 min
- Part 8 Covenantal RestorationWe have constructed the ideas of race, so it has become very real…we refer to it, and we makereference on a regular basis to different racial groups…the role of the church is to look at the ImagoDei. —Terry LeblancHow does our construction of race affect our image of God?The body of Christ contains all of our images in it. How does the church break thehierarchies that prevents us from organically embodying the fullness of the ImagoDei?Imagine the two sided coin of justice and righteousness Leblanc mentions.Describe how justice and righteousness work together.30 min
- Part 7 Refusing To Be EnemiesCan you imagine being surrounded, having no access to water or electricity, nopermit to build…and having your orchard uprooted, and STILL peacefullyresisting, STILL loving your enemy?Are you a hope dealer? How do you keep hope alive?How do we grow into people of reconciliation? Who refuse to be enemies?How do we promote future generations to lead out in love?22 min
- Part 6 The Politics Of Radical DifferenceSeeing through the lens of your community, who are the “crucified” people? Whois burdened by the systems in place?Do you live with ongoing vulnerability of violence against your body? If so, wheredo you find sanctuary?How can the faith-filled become sanctuaries to the suffering?Are you willing to stand on the bridge with people who are different from you forthe sake of unity?29 min
- Part 5 Holy MischiefWhen hearts are broken open, hope emerges. And then there is joy. Joy is a communal virtue, as ishope. And when you have hope and joy together you have mobilizing…trouble making.—SimoneCampbellWhat does social justice have to do with salvation?How do we, as the faithful, respond to injustice?Why do you think communities of faith, if seeded in the love of Christ, producefear and hate?Winning in often looks like the American dream: more money, more stuff. What isa less toxic measure of winning to you?How do you see the Spirit stirring up your life?In your community? How do you mobilize one another when the Spirit stirs?26 min
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Vision Statement:
Missiongathering is a Progressive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Christian Church. Our vision is to be a space for healing, authentic relationships, and service to our local community. Our approach to faith and spirituality is less about doctrine or dogma, and more about living life fully and abundantly, which we believe to be impeccably modeled in the way of Christ.
What we mean by Progressive:
We embrace an open-handed approach to Christian theology. We interpret scripture through the lens of Christ-like love, empathy, and our continually evolving understanding of the world. Our community is a safe and welcoming space for wherever you might be in your spiritual journey, including those who are going through a deconstruction or faith shift.
What we mean by Inclusive:
We practice the inclusion and empowerment of all who have been historically excluded and disempowered in church communities, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ persons. Rather than simply “welcoming" to these individuals, we fully affirm and celebrate their identities, allowing full membership and leadership. Missiongathering Bellevue is a part of the Disciples of Christ, who historically practice an “open table”, where all are welcomed and invited to participate in the sacrament of communion, regardless of their background or spiritual beliefs.
What we mean by Anti-Racist:
We resonate with Angela Davis’ statement: “In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist”. We strive to be a multicultural community that is a resource for racial justice and racial healing.