11-16-2008

Reviewed proposed vision statement
-developing relationships, what is expected?
-one idea is to relate to others who are different
-what is the false dichotomy between evangelism and peace and justice
-are we doing this through our daily lives or do we intentionally evangelize?
-The third vision statement seems focused on joining in the diversity of our community
-Yoga mantra: Discipline is remembering what you desire
-Be who you say you're going to be
-The document may not have words that precisely descibe our intentions for our vision, however there may be enough room to interpret how we carry it out
-Is there a difference between being and doing
-There isn't a consistent definition of the God experience

11-9-2008 Celebrate What's Right with the Wolrld

Video by Dewitt Jones, National Geographic photographer.

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Online support materials - www.celebratetraining.com (Login: Celebrate Password: cel2007)

8/24/08

Ideas for Sunday School

Living the Questions video

Western Theology : Wes Seeliger
Humorous paradoy on faith
Focus thought on what we think Church should be
To stimulate contrast thinking

A New Spiritual Home : Hal Taussig

Say No to War: John D. Roth

Dissident Discipleship: David Augsburger

The Heart of Christianity: Marcus Borg
Discusses a new paradigm of living faithfully

Saving Jesus: CMC binder

9/14/08
Conflict and communication

Peace class & conflict situation
-Military veteran in class, was the lesson worth it? Became physically ill/impacted
-The voice of peace is so radical, it will create hot spots in relationships
-How does attitude impact the transformation in this situation
-It seems one key to conflict is to acknowledge the feelings of yourself and of the other
-Armstrong indicates that throughout history when fundamentalists take a stand, the is polarization and usually violence
-Frank Luntz Words that Work -using words to get what you want

11-02-08