Three tips to live a meaningful life from Praise Poet, Mary Oliver
Pay attention. Always be Astonished. Share your astonishment.
Hi friends!
I pray all of you are well in body, mind, and spirit this day and that you are providing yourself with plenty of space to renew yourself!
It has been an absolutely WILD year but I am glad you are still here!
As we step forward into this new year, I wanted to give you a bit of info about upcoming projects and ministry opportunities.
But first…be sure you are following my FB, Insta, and other socials - especially YouTube because special content will be coming out on that platform in 2021!
Starting 2021, this newsletter and The People’s Priest social media accounts will start providing more catered content to groups & individuals who are regularly engaging on those various platforms.
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I’m going into 2021 with eyes wide open and feet flat on the earth. Looking forward to the new adventures and journeys we will have together.
As we continue to weave in and out of our COVID-19 struggles, particularly the physical distance, we can continue to hold each other close in prayer and intention for there is NO distance in prayer and an abundance of intimacy.
I’m striving to cultivate more authenticity, less selfishness, more giving, and dedicate myself to be an Artisan of the Horizon.
On this first day of the new year, I am happy to announce a new venture called journey to neXt church with my friend, Rev. Dr. Robert J. Duncan Jr.
Journey to NeXt Church is a cutting edge ministry development and support program for prophetic individuals and communities that are actively engaging in new horizons of ministry with fresh notions and approaches in the United States of America.
We are offering Ministry certification programs, trainings in new notions and approaches to ministry, plus affordable and guided, theological education with leading theologians!
The three organizations associated with this project are
Northwind Institute (where I will teach two certificate programs in DigiMinistry and Social Justice Leadership)
Train Act Grow (where I and Rev. Dr. Duncan, will train/consult/coach ministers in four notions and approaches to ministry - I am very proud to be our very first TAG Master Trainer and Master Consultant!!)
Northwind Seminary (where the top theologians in various fields provide affordable, guided theological education in Pastoral Ministry, Specialized Ministry, and Contextual Ministry.
I am excited to sail off on these new adventures with you and with all the wonderful people I have connected with. 2020 has certainly been a challenging and disturbing year, but as you have heard me say many times, the darkness always broods new light.
Crisis is the Mother of Creativity
One of the creative realities that was birthed during this time of crisis, was a dream I have had for along time and it was…..The People’s Priest PODCAST!
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The reflections for the month of January are very special and I hope they bring some insight and inspiration to your week!
Another awesome creative reality that came to life was The People’s Priest shop!
There are items for:
Kids
Adults
Accessories
Every item you purchase supports this ministry so you - the people - can continue to have resources and pastoral support. Thank you in advance for your support and I hope both of these avenues help to enliven your life!
And lastly, this January 15-17th I am looking forward to the Creation Spirituality Communities FIRST EVER Virtual Gathering!
Our time together will showcase longtime leaders of our movement who have birthed our reality with their creativity and vision. We will also be celebrating the tremendous legacy of Matthew Fox and the people who have been nourished by his life’s work. Some of our guests will be
Joanna Macy - Yeye Luisah Teish
Brian Swimme - Jennifer Berezan
Theodore Richards - Michael Mansfield
And other leaders who are currently propelling us into the next stage of our growth as a movement for spirit-led social transformation! We will be steeped in their wisdom and the collective wisdom of those gathered for living sustainably in these difficult times.
This virtual retreat will be a rhythm of keynotes, small groups, art as meditation opportunities, body prayer and visiting with one another. You can enjoy it via Zoom wherever you are!
We invite each of you and your communities to join us for this adventure by registering today! Click here [insert link] and if you would like to sponsor someone to attend the gathering, please register them as well!
As we step forth into a brand new day, a brand new year, a brand new horizon - let us take a deep breath and look towards the sun!
We are here in this reality on loan.
Let us be wise how we spend out time together. May you be inspired to love more. May you be empowered to build each other up more. May you let go of shame and selfishness to step into an authentic way of life.
Be a catalyst of compassion and a tool for solidarity.
Help make it easier for others to be brave in this frightful world.
Alone and separate we will fail, but together we can hope!
So remember this dear friends….
Life is short and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who journey with us. Be swift to love. Make haste to be kind. Together, let us keep the dream alive!
Peace and Good things,
+Rev. Fr. Jerry - The People’s Priest
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