where creativity, spirituality, and justice meet
We are a place for people seeking a spiritual connection with God and with each other, primarily online. We value exploring, questioning and growing in the intersections of creativity, spirituality and justice.
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Maple Leaf Rag | Evan Closser | connect.faith
Put a little swing in your step this morning with Evan’s rendition of Scott Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag! Be sure to get your week started right!
community events
Between our monthly(ish) Study Groups, bi-weekly Creativity Lab, upcoming Mission event, there are lots of ways to be involved in the community!
Announcing “The Four Winds” | Book Club | May 24th at 7:30pm
We’re excited to announce our next book club book, "The Four Winds", by Kristin Hannah. "The Four Winds seems eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its message is galvanizing and hopeful: We are a nation of scrappy survivors. We’ve been in dire straits before; we will be again. Hold your people close.”―The New York Times
“The Creativity Lab” | May 5 at 7:30pm
Have you been looking to bring more creativity in your life? Join us for another Creativity Lab on Wednesday, May 5th! Pastor Debbie will be interviewing our very own Ike Sturm on his creative practices and he'll share a new piece of music, "Aphelion."
“The Creativity Lab” | April 21 at 7:30pm
Join us for another Creativity Lab on Wednesday, April 21st! Our next guest, Kat Nemec, will be discussing her creative journey and how she took up creating beautiful art and writing a blog during the pandemic.
Announcing “The Invention of Wings” | Book Club | March 31st at 7:30pm
We’re excited to announce our next book club book, "The Invention of Wings", by Sue Monk Kidd. Writing at the height of her narrative and imaginative gifts, Sue Monk Kidd presents a masterpiece of hope, daring, the quest for freedom, and the desire to have a voice in the world. Join our discussion on March 31st.
“The Creativity Lab” | March 17 at 7:30pm
We had an inspiring conversation about creativity and look forward to our next gathering. Each time we gather will begin with a brief opportunity to practice creativity, include a discussion with a guest about their process of creativity and any intersection points they see personally and/or spiritually, and then include an opportunity to go deeper into our own creative process.
“The Path to the Empty Tomb” | Easter Sunday | connect.faith
Join us as we walk with Jesus on the path leading to the empty tomb; the promise of the resurrection on Easter Morning.
“I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” | Catherine Russell | connect.faith
Vocalist Catherine Russell joined Ike, Sara, and Jesse to share a beautiful and driving rendition of “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me.”
Music and Life’s Journey | BA Huffman | Everyday Spirituality
This week musician BA Huffman talks about his own life’s journey around music, spiritual exploration, and life in the time of COVID.
Glenn Wray | Generation Hope | Episode 5
This week Cali speaks with Glenn Wray who has served as a member of a volunteer ambulance crew since he was six years old.
Documentary Filmmaking | Andrea Garbarini | Everyday Spirituality
This week, Andrea and Debbie discuss how people’s need to be heard can facilitate healing and how her documentary films do just that.
Kimberly Schupner | Generation Hope | Episode 4
Today, Cali talks with Kimmy Schupner, a nursing student at Thomas Jefferson University whose determination is sure to inspire.
“Song of Simeon” | Ike Sturm | connect.faith
This song, based on the canticle in Luke 2, with it’s haunting melody and powerful lyrics, have been inspiring us all week! We hope you enjoy it.
Running as a Spiritual Practice | Skyler Mosenthal | Everyday Spirituality
Is running or enjoying the outdoors part of your spiritual practice? This week we talk with Skyler Mosenthal, a biology teacher and runner!
Sophia Maldonado | Generation Hope | Episode 3
In this episode of Generation Hope, Sophia discusses joining AmeriCorp’s National Civilian Community Corps in the midst of a global pandemic.
Creative Writing as a Spiritual Practice | Debbie Bronkema | Everyday Spirituality
This week we turn the tables on Pastor Debbie Bronkema and interview her about her creative writing as a spiritual practice and her new book!
Lucie Goddard | Generation Hope | Episode 2
Our first guest for Generation Hope is Brandan Persaud, a special education teacher and leader of professional development related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
sunshine | founders blog
This week, Kat Nemec, shares her reflection on redefining success related to New Year’s Resolutions given *gestures broadly*
join the community
We love our community and we’ve been finding new and exciting ways to be together, wherever we are! We have hosted bible studies, book clubs and even a game night!
If you want to be involved in upcoming community events, send us an email!
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Steering Committee Member | Stony Brook, NY, USA | |
Collaborator | Tarrytown, NY, USA | |
Collaborator | Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA | |
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Collaborator | West Chester, PA, USA | |
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Member | Cape Town, South Africa | |
Member | Olathe, KS, USA | |
Member | Jacksonville, FL, USA | |
Member | Dunedin, FL, USA | |
Member | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | |
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