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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Music and Spirituality | Tabreeca Woodside | Everyday Spirituality
Debbie and Tabreeca sit down to discuss Tabreeca’s musical journey, her inspiration, and how she tapped into her creative side.
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!
“The Creativity Lab” | June 2 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."
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.
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*
Brandan Persaud | Generation Hope | Episode 1
Our first guest for Generation Hope is Brandan Persaud, a special education teacher and leader of professional development related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Introduction | Generation Hope
Welcome to Generation Hope a podcast by connect.faith. Join host Cali Bronkema as she looks for stories of hope in the lives of young adults. This season we’re hearing from people who were just starting out their professional careers in education, healthcare and service fields when we were hit with a global pandemic.
hope | founders blog
As part of our “Signs of Hope” series, resident philosopher Steve Berg shares his take on the concept of hope.
Day 7 | Kwanzaa with Kyla | connect.faith
Habari gani? Imani! In the last day of our Kwanzaa series, Kyla Maryangelene teaches us about the intersection of Kwanzaa and the church.
Day 6 | Kwanzaa with Kyla | connect.faith
Habari gani? Kuumba! In the sixth day of this Kwanzaa series, Kyla Maryangelene teaches us more about the 7 days of Kwanzaa.
Day 5 | Kwanzaa with Kyla | connect.faith
Habari gani? Nia! In the fifth day of this Kwanzaa series, Kyla Maryangelene teaches us more about the 7 days of Kwanzaa.
Day 4 | Kwanzaa with Kyla | connect.faith
Habari gani? Ujamaa! In the fourth day of this Kwanzaa series, Kyla Maryangelene teaches us more about the 7 Symbols of Kwanzaa.
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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