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Emergent West Michigan has found a new home for conversation~ ON the second Wednesday of each month, we will be gathering at Founders Brewery at noon for 90 minutes of conversation. Founders Brewery 235 Grandville Avenue Southwest, downtown GR  Some of us gather on Wednesday night each week as well.  Please invite yourself to our formal gatherings on the second Wednesday of the month at noon

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Subject: Invitation for this Sunday This Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. our small faith community in Hudsonville is hosting Rev. Nicta Lubaale of Kenya. He is traveling from Kenya to present at a Bread for the World consultation and then visiting Grand Rapids for the weekend. Rev. Lubaale has a long track record of working in the field of Holistic Mission in the context of OAIC, the

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CONVERSATION WEDNESDAY - Next week, MARCH 10Noon @ Urban Mill, Michigan AvePlease bring your experience and creativity, and join us for a conversation: "why generation omg is the theological stimulus plan we need"(A friend, tweeting Kenda Dean @ FirstThird)   What do you think?  Let's talk about generation "omg" (plenty of food for thought right there) and how that group challenges us and our

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"Free for All" National Event Durham, NC (April 15-16) Can you imagine communities that encounter the biblical text as a privileged invitation to collaborate in the process of interpretation?  In these same communities — collective and personal imagination, artistic expression, sacramental practices such as the common table and baptism, and other essential practices such as mission, hospitality,

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Wishing you a hope-filled 2010! To kick off the year, our first  Conversation Wednesday:  (Re)Reading Paul Next week, January 13 @ the Urban Mill on Michigan Avenue, GR (Re) Reading Paul: A Posture for Reading Paul in Context In recent years there has been an immense amount of material on how one should read Paul. The most prominent being, "How are we to read Paul in his historical and

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MISSIONAL  LEARNING  COMMONS A collaborative day for missional churches and encouragement on how to incarnate the gospel  2010 MIDWEST NON-CONFERENCE: DEEPER CHURCHES The Missional Learning Commons is a collaborative day for missional churches to exchange ideas, support, and encouragement about how to incarnate the gospel in their respective contexts. This year our theme

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~topic of conversation for Wednesday, Dec. 16 @ noon~ Urban Mill on Michigan Ave, Grand Rapids What sort of gathering could we create in West Michigan during ArtPrize 2010 that would have value to the larger church?  ** People often ask, so what are we doing? So, let's do something...

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Books I’ve Worked On Recently – Part TwoPosted using ShareThis

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Engage in Community: Engage in the WorldSHANE CLAIBORNESUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2009 AT THE GATHERING AT HOPE COLLEGE'S DIMNENT CHAPELMONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009 AT JOURNEY, WESTERN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Presenter - Shane ClaiborneWith tears and laughter, Shane Claiborne unveils the tragic messes we’ve made of our world and the tangible hope that another world is possible. Shane graduated from Eastern

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After an [extended] summer break, Conversation Wednesdays are back! Still second Wednesday of the month, but note the new time: 12:00 (lunch).This month, a discussion about the "irreducible plurality" of the Christian faith. You can read a short intro piece by theologian John Franke here. We'll talk about Franke's view of plurality as a gift, and envision ways in which it might enrich our

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B1Catalyst for Inclusion A Space for Grace Where faith and sexuality intersect Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church 47 Jefferson Ave SE Grand Rapids (click for map) When: Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 7-9 PM (Registration and coffee begins at 6:30; program begins at 7:00) What: A dialogue between LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) and straight

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Karen Ward FRIDAY of THIS WEEK!!!~ Friday Lunch @ Founders ~ 12 noon til 1:30 p.m. ~ To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=162524750659&mid=125075bG27783935G3aaf1c7G7 ~ Saturday with Karen Ward ~ NOT TOO LATE!!!The Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan invites each of you (as well as your friends) to join the Rev. Karen Ward at St. Andrews

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Conversation with a heretic & friends - Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m.~Doug Pagitt & Mike Stavlund~I couldn't help myself with that title since Doug has been labeled such over the past year. Still, he is a good friend, follower of Jesus, and passionate about the kingdom regardless of what others write or say. For those of you who don't know Doug, he can be found all over the web... google. Mike

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Parents, teachers and anyone who cares for students! Dr. Chap Clark will be speaking at Providence Church in Holland this Thursday night from 7 to 10 pm. He's discussing his book, /"Hurt"/ about how our culture and society are abandoning kids and how it is profoundly affecting them. Chap is a great researcher and communicator and will give an interesting and impactful presentation. There is no

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Event: West Michigan Musicians' Street Party"A Benefit for legendary Ambassador for local music~ Ralston Bowles"What: FundraiserHost: One Trick Pony Grill & TaproomStart Time: Sunday, August 2 at 1:30pmEnd Time: Sunday, August 2 at 9:00pmWhere: One Trick Pony & The Cottage BarTo see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=101161532969&mid=

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Rothbury finds room for Ralston Bowles; local artist will open for Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan on Sundayby John Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressTuesday June 30, 2009, 10:00 AMKaty Batdorff | The Grand Rapids PressRalston Bowles is performing on the Odeum Stage at Rothbury on Sunday.GRAND RAPIDS -- Once dubbed "The Bob Dylan of Grand Rapids," singer-songwriter Ralston Bowles always has wanted to

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Randy invited you to " A Christianity Worth Believing" on Friday, July 17 at 6:00pm.Event: A Christianity Worth Believing "The only scheduled event in michigan"What: FestivalHost: Restoration community (Battle Creek)Start Time: Friday, July 17 at 6:00pmEnd Time: Friday, July 17 at 10:00pmWhere: 552 Emmett StreetTo see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:http://www.facebook.com/n/?

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Can Ralston Bowles play Rothbury? Jane Stancil of The Lollipops is leading charge to get Grand Rapids singer a slotby Meegan Holland | The Grand Rapids PressTuesday June 16, 2009, 2:09 PMCourtesy PhotoFans are trying to get Ralston Bowles a slot at Rothbury.GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan folk music community, led by musician Jane Stancil ofThe Lollipops and Potato Moon, hopes to get

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June 10 ~ conversation Wednesday, 10:30 @ Michigan Street Urban Mill: This month - Get introduced to zoomae!!!zoomae --a social-spiritual experiment, designed specifically for Grand Rapids, by Grand Rapids folks.  It involves publishing, networking, missional projects--and a good dose of creativity.  Read about it on fb or at zoomae.org, then join us to learn more! 

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THIS WEEK ... May 13th.... WEDNESDAY10:30@ Urban Mill on Michigan Street Discussion topic: http://www.emergentvillage.com/weblog/evdc09-recap  Randy Buist joined the group in D.C., so we can pick his brain about the experience, and dream together about what's brewing... not only nationally, but locally as well.  Any questions about the time (and complaints or rotten tomatoes for the scheduling

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There is a daylong conference on 'justice' planned for April 18 at Oakdale Park CRC (near Hall and Kalamazoo).From Keith Verbeek:I think we have a greatline up of speakers focusing on timely issues...If this is something you can forward to your friends/network, please feel free to share with anyone you think would be interested.We are hoping to get a fullhouse! So here is the line up, with a link

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Kenya Matters wine tasting event on Friday night, March 20 @ 7 p.m., downtown G.R.~ a night of wine tasting, learning about Kenya Matters, and good music! Ralston Bowles will be playing for us!**get your tickets at http://kenyamatters.blogspot.com/[tickets also available at the door ]_______________________________________________________________Wednesday, March 25 @ 10 a.m. - Lectio @ St. Marks.

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~ Conversation Wednesday this week ~wednesday morning @ 10:30 a.m. ~March 11the urban mill on michigan avenue ~just east of College on the north side of the roadconversation leader: Joy Prior of Franklin FarmFranklin Farm is a developing intentional community in an urban neighborhood of Grand Rapids. The residents/members, seek to joyfully care for one another, love the neighborhood and

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Wednesday, Feb. 25th ~ Lectio Divina ~ @ St. Marks ~ 10 a.m.If you have never experienced lectio, consider taking 40 mintues of your day to focus on the biblical text with a group of people who are following Jesus. It's not a difficult practice; it won't make you uncomfortable. Our time together will simply center you on the biblical text.~ When you arrive at the gate, push the speaker button

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Join us Wednesday, Feb. 11 f or our monthly 'Conversation.'1o:30 a.m. @ the Urban Mill on Michigan Avenue, Grand Rapids~ Lori Wilson will be leading our conversation this month ~To get a start on the topic: I just returned from 2½ weeks in the United Kingdom, joining the Calvin College interim class “Pubs, Clubs, and Post-Christian Faith Communities”. It was fantastic to once again engage with

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Lectio divina this Wednesday @ St. Marks ~ 10 a.m.If you have never experienced lectio, consider taking 40 mintues of your day to focus on the biblical text with a group of people who are following Jesus. It's not a difficult practice; it won't make you uncomfortable. Our time together will simply center you on the biblical text.~ When you arrive at the gate, push the speaker button and let the

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Indie bands 'The Mines' of Grand Rapids & 'The Autumn Film' of Denver, Colorado will be playing some sweet music this Sunday night here in Grand Rapids.The Autumn Film will be leading the worship songs at Mars Hill on Sunday monring. If you like their sound, their music can be heard on Sunday night at Wealthy Street Theater. 6 p.m. show begins with 'The Mines' starting the night. 'The Autumn Film

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We are sponsoring a concert on the 25th of this month!~ The concert has multiple purposes... to get the word out about e.w.m., EVO Coffee, and to benefit Kenya Matters, as well as listen to some great music.~ The opening group is west michigan's own 'The Mines.'~ 'The Autumn Film' will is a Colorado based indie band will be the second group on stage.Doors open at 5:30 p.m. - Concert @ 6

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Tuesday night, Dec. 23 – ‘The Christ Child’* 6:30 p.m. @ Lighthouse Village’s new place.* 1343 Buffalo GR 49505 -- This is the back building belonging to Creston CRC. They meet in the basement of this building.* Food will be Christmas munchies. Coffee will be provided, but other drinks are also welcome. They also share wine after their gatherings. So, if you have a good bottle that you want

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Sunday, Dec. 7 – Alt. worship gathering @ the home of Kurt & Lori Wilsontheme: ‘peace’6 p.m. @ the Wilson home1428 Bates St SE, Grand Rapids* bring some finger food to share after our informal worship time.* We’ll be participating in some ‘station’ kind of stuff/alt. worship.* Party with Lighthouse Village & River Valley.* Food provided – RSVP’’s will be requested.* more details to come.Tuesday

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Wednesday, November 26lectio divina @ St. Mark'sLet the holidays begin! You've got shopping, you've got turkey, you've got football, you've got a crazy month ahead... take a short break and join us for a prayerful engagement with Scripture. We meet at 10:00 am, St. Mark's Episcopal (134 Division N), and are out the door no later than 11. Special this month, it's bring-your-child-to-lectio day

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Doug Pagitt, Carla Barnhill, & Tim Condor will be joining emergent west michigan for a conversation this Tuesday night, Nov. 11 Tuesday night @ 7:30 p.m. until...place: the cambridge house 600 monroe ave. n.w., grand rapids --everyone welcome!_________________________________________________________________emergent west michigan facebook groupIn constant pursuit of trying to find easier ways to

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Pete Rollins will be joining emergent west michigan for a conversation this WednesdayPhilosopher, theologian, author, co-ordinator of Ikon collective (Belfast) joins us for conversation on Wednesday. We’ll hear stories of Ikon’s early days and discuss ideas and practices that help form “anarchic experiments in transformance art”. Want to know more? Can’t wait till next week? Check out

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Pete Rollins will be joining emergent west michigan for a conversation on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m - noon.Put it on your calendars now!http://www.peterrollins.net/ We must avoid confusion between remaining silent and saying nothing. For while the former is passive the latter is active. By saying nothing we endeavour to speak of that which manifests in our world as a no-thing, as an absolute

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THIS Sunday, Sept. 28, we have our Creation Care Picnic. It will be from 1 till 3 p.m. at Townsend Park. A map can be found here: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Townsend+Park+Cannonsburg&fb=1&dtab=7&cid=10363693373460445879&li=lmd&z=14&t=mInfo on the park here: http://www.accesskent.com/CultureLeisureAndTransit/Parks/townsend.htmlAs for ideas: Basically, if you decide to do a

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Please join us for an exercise in prayerful reading of the Scriptures--lectio divina--Wednesday, May 28, at 10:00 am. An ancient tradition of contemplation, this discipline helps us rest in the transforming power of God and God's word. We will meet at St. Mark's Episcopal, 134 Division NW, in downtown Grand Rapids. Limited parking is available in the church lot; notify the receptionist that

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Conversation Wednesday - february 13, 10:30 a.m. Topic: Pubs, Clubs, & Alt. Worship in EnglandAs Experienced by Lori Wilson in January of 2008Professor Kevin Corcoran, of Calvin College, led a group of students to England this past January. Lori Wilson, who has been involved with emergent west michigan, also joined the trip.She will be facilitatating a conversation around the things they

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Smoke and Mirrors (Advertising • Media • Worldview)An evening with Walt Mueller from the Center for Parent YouthThis generation of students is the most marketing-targeted generation of alltime. Consequently, marketers know them, pursue them, and reach themwith advertising efforts that are shaping students' worldviews and behaviorsin significant ways - both in terms of who they are now and who

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Conversation Wednesday - january 9, 10:30 a.m. ~ trying another new place... free parking too!Dillenbeck's Coffeehouse1059 W Fulton St.Grand Rapids, MI 49504Phone: (616)458-5716Fax: (616)458-5749An award-winning coffee shop that features espresso beverages, sodas, sandwiches, soups and a wide variety of scrumptious desserts. They offer free parking, drive-thru service and an outdoor patio._______

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the update - december 6 of 2007Conversation Wednesday - december 12, 10:30 a.m. place:Urban Mill Cafe235 W Fulton StGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 458-6455For lots of reasons people didn't connect last month. Ty got in a car accident on Fulton on his way into town. Others seemed to pass by one another at the Urban Mill. Let's try this again this month.Next Wednesday ... 'what does the future hold?'

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Wednesday - November 14 @ 10:30 a.m.place: Urban Mill Cafe235 W Fulton StGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 458-6455directions click here FREE PARKING for first 60 minutues.$1.50/30 minutes after first hour--- For this month ---Our world is changing and the emergent discussion it trying to see how life, faith, God and relationship will be a part of the new world that continues to develop.This month

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randy buisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01663135907402873552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713081.post-37237502292620756502007-09-30T20:39:00.000-04:002007-09-30T20:41:48.621-04:00

the update - september 30 of 2007 Conversation Wednesday - october 10, 10:30 a.m. next wednesday ... a cup of joe... with conversation! "justice in the burbs - or wherever you live" place: Urban Mill Cafe235 W Fulton StGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 458-6455directions click here FREE PARKING for first 60 minutues.$1.50/30 minutes after first hour Earlier this month we had a group of people

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the update - september 10 of 2007 Conversation Wednesday - september 12, 10:30 a.m. This Wednesday ... a cup of joe... with conversation! place: Urban Mill Cafe235 W Fulton StGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 458-6455directions click here FREE PARKING for first 60 minutues.$1.50/30 minutes after first hour Summer has come to an end; churches are again filling with people who are returning from the

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the update - july 6, 2007 Conversation Wednesday - july 11, 10:30 a.m.Next Wednesday ... Sabbath: Is it for you? So, what does it look like to avoid legalism and yet find some sort of Sabbath in your life?Pastors: Do you find time for Sabbath besides Sunday?Youth Pastors: Do you ever stop or do you just hang with kids 24/7?Real Job People: Is the weekend for anything else besided getting

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Conversation Wednesday - june 13, 10:30 a.m.This Wednesday ... it's you! After a number of months reading and listening to The ONE Campaign, Doug Pagitt, and N.T. Wright, it's our local voices (and friendships) this month.Take your thoughts, questions, and listening ears this month. Let's simply have conversation around the kingdom issues of significance within our faith communities. place:

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This week Wednesday night Doug Paggit will be in town, and he is willing to hang out with us, share some thoughts on the latest with emergent village, and just share good conversation. Check your e-mail on Tuesday as we finalize the time and place early this week. ______________________________________________________-Conversation Wednesday - may 9, 10:30 a.m.Next Wednesday ... Sara Cook, ONE

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the update - april 6, 2007~ Good Friday Edition ~Conversation Wednesday - april 11 @ 10:30 a.m.Next Wednesday ... we will be looking at the third section of N.T. Wright's 'Simply Christian.' This is a means for us to evaluate our lives in light of the kingdom message of Jesus. Our time on Wednesday will allow for those of you who have read the third to help lead us in conversation. We

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Conversation Wednesday - march 14 @ 10:30 a.m.THIS WEEK!!! ... we will be looking at the second section of N.T. Wright's 'Simply Christian.'This is a means for us to evaluate our lives in light of the kingdom message of Jesus. Our time on Wednesday will allow for those of you who have read the second section to help lead us in conversation. We encourage engagement for those who have not read the

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Conversation Wednesday - february 14 @ 10:30 a.m. THIS COMING WEEK!!! ... we will be looking at the first section of N.T. Wright's 'Simply Christian.' This is a means for us to evaluate our lives in light of the kingdom message of Jesus. Our time on Wednesday will allow for those of you who have read the first section to help lead us in conversation. We encourage engagement for those who

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Conversation Wednesday - february 14 @ 10:30 a.m.With a new year upon us, we are hoping to encourage you forward. For the next couple of months we will be looking at N.T. Wright's 'Simply Christian.' This is a means for us to together evaluate our lives in light of the kingdom message of Jesus. Our gatherings will allow for those of you who have read the particular section to lead us in

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Christmas is less than half a breath past us; a new year has arrived several days ago. And I'm increasinlgy realizing that we need to be intentional about our theology.I hope your Christmas was filled with much awe as we celebrated the birthday of Christ coming to earth. With three young kids in our home, it has been a wonderfully good holiday season this year.It has also been difficult to watch

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Conversation Wednesday - november 8 @ 10:30 a.m.topic... a conversation around "The Secret Message of Jesus" by Brian McLaren.________________________________________________________________IF you have yet to find the online monthly Next-Wave, here is the most recent e-mail with links.Dear Friends and Readers of Next-Wave:Michael Spencer's cover story: Suggestions for Critics of the Emerging

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Conversation Wednesday - october 11 @ 10:30 a.m.topic... A new way to be human: considering dualism & Christian materialism (what does it mean to be human?)Kevin J. Corcoran, Professor of Philosophy at Calvin College will be leading us in conversation this month!

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Conversation Wednesday - september 13 @ 10:30 a.m.topic: Men & Women in Leadership in the churchThis is a potential two part morning. First: Dr. Sarah Sumner will be addressing the topic, "Men & Women in Leadership." She will be speaking at Cornerstone University from 9-9:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Dr. Sumner is Professor of Theology and Ministry at Azusa Pacific University, California.

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The following article is located at:http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/009/10.54.htmlTogether in the Jesus Story --- Bob Webber's fingerprints are all over a new call to live the narrative that really matters. Interview by David Neff posted 08/25/2006 09:30 a.m.• Related articles and linksNorthern seminary's Bob Webber likes to tell this story. One day during his tenure at Wheaton College,

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A SEAT AT THE TABLE...Emerging Women Leaders - An East Coast Gathering 2006The Emerging Women Leaders - An East Coast Gathering will facilitate discussions that are directly related to women, encouraging them to boldly emerge as leaders in this 21st Century. The conversations are inclusive of diversity of leadership styles and opportunities. The facilitated sessions will enable all women to

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ReThinking Tuesday with George HunsbergerAugust 15 at the Black Rose (100 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI).ReThinking MissionWhen incarnation is only skin deep, and the gospel is barely good news,what has become of our mission? There's more at stake than you thoughtin "the missionary encounter of the gospel with 'our' culture." Please RSVP by August 14 by email here.

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Conversation Wednesday - july 12 @ 10:30 a.m.topic: Ministry is Dangerous - John Frye is our speaker & facilitator for the morning. Discussing: How to walk carefully and carry a soft heart in pastoral ministry (even when generational gaps exist among staff).For those of you who do not know John, he was the senior pastor at Bella Vista church in the Rockford area for more than twenty years.

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Over the past ten or so years I've been struggling with how to talk about homosexuality while also being a relatively conservative protestant Christian. For me, this journey hasn't been about forming a position, but it's entirely about how to be biblical... how to live into the reality that Jesus calls us. Even if/when we come to a position, we also need to consider how we go forward with the

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Look to the right side of this page as well...Conversation Wednesday - June 14 @ 10:30 a.m. ~ Take some time this week to have coffee with some fellow people on this journey of followinng Jesus. Hope to see you at the Bite on Wednesday morning. the bite151 Ottawa Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI(616) 451-8000rethinking tuesday - june 20 @ 7 p.m.A discussion led by a panel of resident West Michigan

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Conversation Wednesday - may 10 @ 10:30 a.m.topic: “Re-Imagining Church -- What have we learned so far?"~~ Come ready to hear from others and be prepared to share your learnings as well.~~~ Speaker & conversation led by someone significant. :)the bite151 Ottawa Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI(616) 451-8000___________________________________________________________________rethinking tuesday - may 16 @ 7

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Hey Friends,Some critics suggest that the emerging church is all talk and no action. Well, join us on Saturday night at Rosa Park Circle to bring attention to the children of northern Uganda in connection with the Invisible Children.Dana Doll is the organizer; nearly 900 people already signed up! See you there!!!

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conversation wednesday - april 12 @ 10:30 a.m.10:30am-Noon. / The Bite. Pearl at Ottawa.topic: “Is Short-Term Missions really Missional? (Just because we can go anywhere... should we?) Speaker & conversation led by David Livermore of Cornerstone University. Some reading prior to our conversation might be a paper by Professor Kurt Ver Beek of Calvin College. It is titled "The Impact of

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The week before Easter will be a week spiritual activity at Mosaic Life. You are invited to participate.Here's a preview:Sun., 4/9, 6:30 p.m.: Christian Seder dinner Mon., 4/10 through Fri. 4/14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m.:Labyrinth and interactive Stations of the CrossThurs., 4/13, 7 p.m.: The Passion of the Christ – a Mel Gibson film, will be shownFri., 4/14 through Sat., 4/15: Communal

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Re-Thinking Church: What Was Jesus Thinking?!Jesus said he would build his church. He invites his followers to help him. What kind of church is built when Jesus’ followers lose sight of him? Is the collection of justified individuals routinely meeting in the same place at the same time a church?John Frye leads us through a discussion and shares his provocative thoughts on the church. Please

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This week lots of things to pass along... including rethinking tuesdays and Donald Miller...“rethinking tuesday” march 21 at 7 p.m. topic: “Rethinking eternal punishment (or) what the Hell is going on?” In most evangelical statements of faith, one of the last statements includes a statement that says something like: “We believe in the everlasting blessedness of the righteous and the eternal

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“rethinking tuesday”Our next gathering will be tuesday night, march 21!topic: “Rethinking eternal punishment (or) what the Hell is going on?”In most evangelical statements of faith, one of the last statements includes a statement that says something like: “We believe in the everlasting blessedness of the righteous and the eternal conscious punishment of the wicked.” Does the Bible clearly teach

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Last night was our first RethinkingTuesdays gathering. Walt, Dennis, Patrick, John and I sat fireside at the Black Rose sipping some dark brews and talking eschatology, Christology, and missiology. Here are a few thoughts I threw out on eschatology.1) Where you think things are going shapes the way you live before they get there. Our ideas about the future have a significant impact on how we live

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Friends,We are excited to engage in several new things over the next month. We invite you to join us on a regular basis. If you have been a lurker or watching from a distance, we hope the two additional gatherings provide a means for you to engage!-------------------------------------------------------------“rethinking tuesday”Ideas matter. Ideas change how we live. Here we re-think deeply on

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Emergent West Michgian – Wednesday Conversation~ Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m. @ The Bite (downtown G.R.) This previously appeared as 'March 8'. (March 8 is the date of our March 'conversation.'Topic: Is There Space For Lent in an Emerging Church World?Our next conversation will revolve around a discussion of Lent. Lent officially begins March 1. For some traditions, Lent is a mystery. For others, it a

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Here and here can be found a powerful and thoughtful piece written by Lewis Smedes, former Christian Reformed pastor as well as Fuller Seminary ethicist.I was going to post it, but it is a lengthy article. I believe it coincides nicely with Walt's article posted recently.Return here for comments regarding the Smedes article!( here are the links to the article as well -http://files.meetup.com/

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Global Learning Center Symposium: The Changing Face of Missions at GRTSWed-Fri, February 1-3.There's no charge for any of the events and registration is only required for the GRAMPS lunch (RSVP needed immediately to amy_akulli@cornerstone.edu if you plan to attend that lunch on Wed, Feb. 1).Over 20 missions agencies will be joining us and a number of churches and missions leaders. Complete

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To our readers: Please note that the following article is meant to be used for discussion, for thoughtful engagement of the issue. It is not intended to define the value of emergent west michigan. It is not intended as a defining point by either Walt or me.Blessings,randy_______________________________________________________________No Longer AngryBy Walt MarstonMy initial reaction to recent

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Emergent west michigan gathering THIS week…Wednesday, Jan. 11 @ 10:30 a.m. - The Bite (downtown Grand Rapids)Topic #1: Isaac Munji, a native of Kenya, will be sharing both his perspective on the emerging church around the world and the work he has envisioned for Kenya.Isaac has been in G.R. for 7 years, and he just finished his Master’s Degree in counseling at GRTS. He founded Africa Family Life

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Posted here only for reference. :)

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Merry Christmas my friends!It’s just past noon on Christmas day. We’ve worshipped with friends this morning. Out of tradition, one person brought oranges and chocolate bars – reminders of days gone by and God’s never ending faithfulness.Upon arriving home, I shoveled show off the roof along with one morning dove that used our upstairs bathroom window as a means of entering into birdie eternity.

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Doug Pagitt will meet with a gathering of leaders (limited to 20) at the Watermark Grill (on Cascade Rd. about a mile east of Forest Hills Ave) on Friday, December 30, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. You must RSVP by e-mail to Rich Correll at richcpti@cs.comThanks.John Frye

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EMERGENT WEST MICHIGAN– 14 December 2005 (via Steve Argue)“The job of art is to chase ugliness away.” – BonoEMERGENT– BELONG: ORDERMembers of emergent hold in common four values and practices that flow from them. In the language of a religious order, we call these four values our order and rule:1. Commitment to God in the Way of Jesus2. Commitment to the Church in all its Forms3. Commitment to

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EMERGENT WEST MICHIGAN– 14 DECMEBER 2005 GATHERINGTo: Emergent West MichiganRe: December 'gathering' at the BiteFr: Steve ArgueHello EWM journeyer. We’re looking forward to connecting at the gathering on Wednesday (12/14, 10:30 a.m. @ the Bite, downtown).Over the past few months we have felt a desire to explore the Emergent Order and talk though the four values

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Doug Pagitt & Kathryn Prill - being released on Tuesday, Nov. 15. It can be purchased at Amazon for about $10. If you are interested in body prayer, I would suggest that this is a great place to start.

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T.B.A. is now assigned:Doug Pagitt will be at Grace Episcopal Church (1815 Hall St. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI, 49506; it's at the northeast corner of Hall and Plymouth in East Grand Rapids), tomorrow night (Friday, November 11) at 8PM. Free coffee!

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~ emergent west michigan ~After returning from the emergent ‘gathering’ in Santa Fe several weeks ago, I am reminded that this emergent thing is primarily a friendship. IF you receive this e-mail but have never joined us for any form of conversation, we would love to have you engage with us. I can’t emphasize that point enough; we would love to have you!The following things are currently on the

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~ Our next monthly gathering will be on Wednesday, Nov. 9 @ 10:30 a.m. More information will be coming your way later this month. BLOCK the date and time on your calendar now.~ There have been a handful of us who are envisioning a cooperative among some of our communities/churches. If you are interested in joining the initial phase of this conversation, drop me an e-mail. We are meeting on

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Round Barn Retreat: An Emergent Women’s GatheringSaturday-Sunday, April 29-30, 2006The Round Barn Inn Bed & Breakfast, McCordsville, IndianaUsing the barn-raising metaphor inspired by our location, emergent women are gathering this Spring for a spiritual barn-raisin'! Metaphorically, we will 'clear our space' (share our histories, pain, and triumphs), 'set a new foundation' (envision a church or

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~ emergent west michigan ~Our next monthly gathering is next Wednesday, October 12.Time: 10:30 a.m.Place: The Bite (downtown Grand Rapids, n.w. corner of Pearl & Ottawa)Topic: So, what are we ‘for’? Since people seem to believe that we are against so much, then what do we really champion?Conversation led by John West & Andre Daley.

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Ed Dobson, Brian McLaren, Mike Wittmer(left to right)Just for fun... three really good guys on stage together. While they may not agree on everything, it seems they are about 97% on the same page. Funny thing how we find 3% to argue and strongly disagree about... do you think the disciples did this kind of thing too?

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With conversations happening all over Grand Rapids this past week, there are reflections to be found in blog world. Brian McLaren, Mike Wittmer, Ed Dobson, and Robert Webber were all in town.Reflections can be found at:http://alreadynotyet.blogspot.com/http://mosaiclife.org/blogs/andre/http://www.watersedge.tv/blog.html(if you have online reflections, send me a link. i would love to add it)mp3's

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I wondering if any of the EWM faith communities would like to collaborate on a joint response to the hurricane disaster? I know some of us have denominational connections for this kind of thing but we could still make a contribution as a group as the need is so great.AndreMosaic Life

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Updates for September!*** the evening with Brian McLaren (Monday night Sept. 12) HAS BEEN MOVED to Schuler Books on Alpine Avenue!!! It is still happeing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. You are still welcome to take friends and family as this is open to the public! [The store is located right near I-96 and the Alpine Avenue exit (across Alpine from Star Theaters].Brian is also doing something during the

randy buisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01663135907402873552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713081.post-1125150086754389612005-08-27T09:38:00.000-04:002005-08-27T09:41:26.756-04:00

Unfortunately, we will now only be able to accept comment from registered users. Our comments got spammed, so we'll see if this takes care of it. If you want to post comments anonymously, you can email randy or me at the email links on the right hand side of the page. Also, we know you are all smarter than this, but please don't follow any links in comments given in anonymous postings.

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So, what are the lingering thoughts from our conversation at the Bite this past Wednesday? Post your thoughts in the comments section here.Thanks also to Andre, Rob, Jerry, and Curt for leading us through the morning. It was much appreciated.Our first comment came from John Frye:It was a good conversation. I felt Curt challenged our thinking, our received categories; Rob fleshed out

randy buisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01663135907402873552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713081.post-1123982527091870222005-08-13T21:21:00.000-04:002005-08-13T21:52:13.433-04:00

I've heard and read a number of comments in recent weeks in regard to this emergent stuff just being a bunch of 'conversation.' Critics, and even some of us within the 'conversation,' have suggested that we need to get doing something. Until we have 'fruit,' we have done nothing but talked. Every time that I hear these kind of comments I cringe. This so called 'conversation' is much more than

randy buisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01663135907402873552noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713081.post-1122957180638091972005-08-02T00:27:00.000-04:002005-08-13T21:54:23.290-04:00

Hello Emergent Friends,Last month we had a great discussion, and we’re hoping to expand on it this month.Next gathering: Wednesday, August 10, 10:30 a.m. @ the Bite (corner of Pearl & Ottawa).Conversation: We will have a panel talking about how they are dealing with the radical tension of belonging-believing-behaving. We’ll have three presenters from different perspectives (i.e. youth pastor,

randy buisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01663135907402873552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713081.post-1121403363971839672005-07-15T00:52:00.000-04:002005-07-15T00:56:03.976-04:00

This past Wednesday Professor Mike Wittmer of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary joined us for a lively discussion. I deeply apprecaite that Mike joined us for several hours. I believe that we are all better for it...For those who joined us, what are your reflections?

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emerging church friends,~ our next monthly gathering is Wednesday, July 13 @ 10:30 a.m. (at the Bite – downtown Grand Rapids).--> Professor Mike Wittmer of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary will be joining us.~ continued web conversation at http://emergentwestmichigan.blogspot.com/ We want you to post!longer term plans:~ Monday night, September 12, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Brian McLaren will be joining

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Some pretty nice events coming up over the next few months. Check your email for something from Randy soon.What? You aren't on the email list? look on the right side of the page and get on the list!The next emergentwestmichigan meeting is set for the second wednesday in July (that's July 13) at 10:30am at the Bite.Also, if anyone is interested in a monthly or bi-monthly Tuesday Night gathering

joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09678780782532175668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9713081.post-1118123478897155642005-06-07T01:50:00.000-04:002005-06-07T01:51:18.900-04:00

Time: 10:30 a.m.Place: The Bite, downtown Grand Rapids (northwest corner of Pearl & Ottawa)Presenters: Steve Argue & Mark Riddle~ In addition, bring your thoughts regarding issues that you would like to see addressed by this group. We will be taking some time to get your input.I hope to see you Wednesday!

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emergingchurch.info : a touching place for the emerging church Over at Emerging Church.info, they have put up a lava prayer lamp. You click the bubbles and they open up for you to type your prayers, then click on "pray" button and they return to bubble form. Pretty cool!!

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