How do we view our faith traditions in light of their influence on our public lives? How can we institute practices that criticize the bad by practicing the better?
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Oct. 18 Gathering: Faith or Superstition?
This week at New Wineskins, we’ll dive into the question of authentic faith and superstition, asking where we draw those lines and how we might transcend belief systems that can, at worst, become antithetical to the Way of the Christ.
Aug. 30 Gathering: Staying Courageous
This week at New Wineskins, we’ll have some open dialogue about how we can remain courageous in the midst of our shared struggles. We’ll talk about how we can look beyond the simplistic platitudes of religion to find the strength we need to carry on and move forward despite feeling overwhelmed.
Aug. 23 Gathering: Prayers for Spiritual Exiles
This week at New Wineskins, we’ll talk about prayer—what it is, what it isn’t, and how we might reimagine the purpose and practice of prayer, both privately and corporately.
July 6 Gathering: Who are we?
Whether you’re a long-time participant in New Wineskins, a recent attendee, or just someone who’s curious about our community, we invite you to be part of these important discussions that will help us explore our identity and begin to map out our future.
Introducing Wineskins Workshops
Introducing Wineskins Workshops...deeper discussion for spiritual exiles.
July 21 Gathering: The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
As usual, Jesus is painting on a larger canvas. His teachings are far more rarely about individual morality than they are about society and culture. The whole rather than the one.
Aug. 26 Gathering: Dialogue beyond division
Do we have to live in a right/wrong dichotomy that forces us into opposing camps? Or are there ways we can move beyond our disagreements without the burden of changing each other's minds?
July 29 Gathering: “Burn Down the Mission”
Has Christian mission always been a positive influence in the world? Or is there a dark side, one we need to figuratively burn down, in order to recapture our call to the missio dei, God's mission for God's world?
July 1 Gathering: Circles of Grace
What if we could rediscover ways to have constructive dialogue? What if we could discover the motivations behind our positions, and use those as means of finding common ground?
