More Insights from My Parish Collective Friends

It is easy for me to get distracted and I must confess that since the Inhabit conference I have found it even easier. My friends at the Parish Collective keep posting such interesting articles, examples of what creative ordinary people are doing in their communities. It is both inspiring and energizing so I thought I [...]

Salvation in the Neighbourhood – Creative Ideas from the Parish Collective.

The Inhabit conference which the entire MSA team attended this last weekend was one of the best conferences I have been at for a long time. So many creative and committed Christians gathered in one place inspiring each other with how they have seen their neighbourhoods transformed. Many of us are being stretched in our [...]

Snapshot Inhabit 2012 – Andrew Wade

Inhabit is over. Great fun, great fellowship with friends old and new and much to think about. Here is a snapshot from MSA team member Andrew Wade. A great event to be a part of. Will let you know as soon as we have the dates for next year.

Life at A Human Pace in a Smaller Space

I have been thinking a lot lately about what sustainable church could look like. I am intrigued by the secular sustainability movements that are growing vigorously in many of our communities. And I am excited by similar movements within the church community to live, worship and work locally and sustainably. In light of that I [...]

Enterprise employs immigrants to teach cooking classes and culture

Here is another great idea that shows creative imagination in the development of business.  Read about Culture Kitchen

even in the darkest days of winter, nature is still trying to tell us its secrets!

The Pacific NW has experienced the coldest summer on record and the governor has asked that the whole state be determined a farm disaster area.  On the home front we are wondering what on earth we will do with green tomatoes this year as it looks as though we will have plenty. To be honest [...]

Where There is No Hope in God’s Promises

This week I find myself grieving with many of my friends who have, at least it seems to me lost their hope in the promises of God.  One wrote this morning to say he thought there was light at the end of the tunnel and now feels it was really a train coming in the [...]

Can We Become Fossil Fuel Independent – Denmark Thinks So

Most of us think that independence from fossil fuel is just a pipe dream but Denmark is taking it seriously.  It certainly challenges me to look at other ways that I too can cut back on my fossil fuel energy usage. The Danish Commission on Climate Change Policy reported in 2010 that Denmark could be [...]

Do Churches Contribute to Their Communities – a report from the Barna Group

This report from The Barna Group on how Americans perceive the impact of churches in their communities is interesting. Although public skepticism of religion has become increasingly commonplace, a new Barna Group study shows that most Americans remain relatively upbeat about the role that local churches play in their communities. The nationwide study shows that [...]

On LIne Community – Does It Work?

Yesterday I posted statistics on how social media is shaping our lives .  It is interesting to see the response to this and recognize the different ways in which we grapple with deluge of social media in relation to our faith.  There are lots of resources emerging to help us maintain a strong and vibrant faith [...]