kingdom praxis | a.k.a. eliacín’s blog

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Dear Friends and fellow Kingdom collaborators,
As many of you know for the past two years Ricci (my wife) and I have been part of Mustard Seed Associates. Because of the loving generosity of many friends,  we have been financially supported to work full-time with this great ministry, allowing us to fully focus on instigating Kingdom collaborations [...]

Dec. 13 Monasticism Remix: Exploring Monastic Spirituality in the 21st Century

Monasticism Remix: Traditional & Neo-Monastic Spirituality in the 21st Century
Mustard Seed Associates invites you to an evening of prayers and explorations of Traditional & Neo-Monastic spirituality.
In this event neo-monastic practitioners and traditional monastic sisters and brothers will come together for a generative conversation about living monastic spirituality in the 21st century.
The evening will include a light meal, [...]

In Seattle - List of interesting event in November

Mark Scandrette - The Jesus Dojo: A Path to Action, Community and Change:How to start your own Jesus-inspired group experimentsWednesday, November 4, 2009
Mars Hill Graduate School 2501 Elliott Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Summary:
So many of us want to live in the Way of Jesus—pursuing a life that is deeply soulful, connected to our [...]

Available Now! Turbulent Times—Ready or Not! A Creative Response Manual for Missional Congregations 2010 to 2020

Via Mustard Seed Associates

It’s here! The recession response manual, Turbulent Times—Ready or Not! A Creative Response Manual for Missional Congregations 2010 to 2020 is available FOR PURCHASE – only $10.00.
This resource has been in the works for more than a year and anticipated by many. Its purpose is to help churches create innovative new ways [...]

Coming soon: Turbulent Times Ready or Not! A Creative Response Manual for Missional Congregations 2010-2020

From Tom Sine of Mustard Seed Associates

Don’t break out the party hats yet! As we crawl out of the worst global recession in 70 years the troubles are far from over.
Turbulent Times Ready or Not! A Creative Response Manual for Missional Congregations 2010-2020 will list some of the waves of change that are likely to [...]

Free MP3 Conversation about Intentional Communities and Christian Radicalism with Mark Van Steenwyk

As part of our Cultivating Intentional Communities gatherings, on Feb. 27.09 we crammed 29 people in the middle level of the Mustard Seed House in Seattle for a conversation about Intentional Communities and Christian Radicalism with Mark Van Steenwyk.
Mark Van Steenwyk is a member of Missio Dei (an Anabaptist intentional community anchored on the West [...]

A Journey Into Wholeness: Lenten Reflection Guide

 
 

 
This Lenten guide provides a focus on different areas of brokenness for each of the 5 weeks of Lent – the brokenness of our inner selves, poverty, homelessness, pollution, disunity within the church.
It includes weekly reflections, litanies, and activities for each week. There is no charge however if you use it for a small group [...]

Feb. 7th - Justice at the Table Workshop

Come to our second “The Revolution Starts at Home” event, Justice at the Table! We will explore together the intricate connections between our faith and the food we eat. We will challenge ourselves and each other to bring our eating and buying practices more in line with our beliefs and draft a “Justice at the [...]

Jan. 2 at MSH - Holy Cooperation! Conversation with Andrew McLeod

 

Tonight the Mustard Seed House will be hosting activits and author Andrew McLeod in a reading and conversation of his book Holy Coopertation: Building Graceful Economies. The Event is free bu registration is required.  Register online

 
 
Andrew McLeod will present his debut book - Holy Cooperation: Building Graceful Economies, Wipf & Stock Publishers- exploring the [...]

Recession is Looming: How can we prepare?

Via Mustard Seed Associates
When we started planning this issue of the Seed Sampler, the near meltdown on Wall Street was still a few weeks away. We had no idea how pertinent this information would be become. In light of recent events, recession preparedness (and response) plans in churches and communities are going to be vital [...]

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