by Aaron Bailey | Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
As progressive Christians, I think we can all agree that the way we have been doing church over the last 2000 years, in some ways, might be counter to what Jesus had demonstrated in His ministry. I think we can agree that the Church as an institution has...
by Aaron Bailey | Sep 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are thrilled to announce the first round of speakers confirmed for our National Gathering in November! They’ll lead us as we explore what it means to develop a “theology of place.” Peter Choi is Director of Academic Programs at Newbigin House of...
by Aaron Bailey | Sep 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Join pastors from W/ partners Highlands Church, Denver Community Church and Left Hand Church at the 2019 Evolving Faith Pre-Conference on October 3 in Denver. Jenny Morgan, Jasper Peters, Paula Williams and Michael Hidalgo will be speaking on “Navigating Healthy...
by Gary Rand | May 7, 2019 | Music
We live in a “DIY” culture. We all want to do it ourselves. It’s cheaper, more efficient, less rules, more freedom… But equally true, we live in a culture where loneliness and alienation are a national crisis. We need each other. Humans are lovers,...
by Jennifer Fisher | May 7, 2019 | Events
We’ve been talking to all of you to learn what you want and need from this collective and our events. As a result, we know our 2019 gathering will have a lot more space for small group conversations, building relationships, learning as leaders in diverse...
by Jennifer Fisher | Apr 2, 2019 | Books
In Denver we introduced you to these promising first-time authors, and we’re excited to share that their books are now available for purchase. Jonathan S. Williams was three months into pastoring a new, evangelical church plant when his father confessed a secret: he...
by Aaron Bailey | Oct 2, 2018 | Why I'm W/
Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers is a nationally known speaker and author on sexual shame. She has become a prominent voice in the progressive Christian movement as it bravely examines the harm the empire church has inflicted on families by not understanding the sacred gift...
by Aaron Bailey | Aug 29, 2018 | Why I'm W/
— Dr. Paula Williams is a nationally known speaker on gender equity and LGBTQ advocacy. She is the Pastor of Preaching and Worship at Left Hand Church in Longmont, Colorado, and a therapist with RLT Pathways, Inc. Paula serves on the board of the Q...
by Aaron Bailey | Aug 15, 2018 | Why I'm W/
We’ve asked the founding members of W/ why they’re working to build this new organization. We’ll publish the responses over the next few months. As co-pastor for Highlands Church in Denver, CO, Rachael leads the Sunday worship gatherings and all the...