7 episodes
MGCLT Sermons Missiongathering Charlotte
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Vision Statement:
Missiongathering is a Progressive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Christian Church. Our vision is to be a space for healing, authentic relationships, and service to our local community. Our approach to faith and spirituality is less about doctrine or dogma, and more about living life fully and abundantly, which we believe to be impeccably modeled in the way of Christ.
What we mean by Progressive:
We embrace an open-handed approach to Christian theology. We interpret scripture through the lens of Christ-like love, empathy, and our continually evolving understanding of the world. Our community is a safe and welcoming space for wherever you might be in your spiritual journey, including those who are going through a deconstruction or faith shift.
What we mean by Inclusive:
We practice the inclusion and empowerment of all who have been historically excluded and disempowered in church communities, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ persons. Rather than simply “welcoming" to these individuals, we fully affirm and celebrate their identities, allowing full membership and leadership. Missiongathering Bellevue is a part of the Disciples of Christ, who historically practice an “open table”, where all are welcomed and invited to participate in the sacrament of communion, regardless of their background or spiritual beliefs.
What we mean by Anti-Racist:
We resonate with Angela Davis’ statement: “In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist”. We strive to be a multicultural community that is a resource for racial justice and racial healing.
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The Cost Sunday Sept 4th 2022
In Luke 14:25-33, Jesus issues a bunch of hyperbolic statements cautioning all show would follow him that there is a cost to be paid in walking his path. What is the cost? What does it mean to take up a cross and follow? How can we faithfully follow as disciples of Jesus in our context? Join Missiongathering as we labor to find the answers to these questions and more.
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Setting The Table Aug 28th 2022
Setting The Table Aug 28th 2022 by Missiongathering Charlotte
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Mother's Day 2022
There is so much we don't know about Jesus's Disciple Tabitha. But what we do know is she was not a prop or some background character. In an age where are trying to deconstruct a faith based on patriarchy and colonialism, Tabitha's witness and ministry offer us new insight into what could be possible for the future of the church by looking to its past. Join us as we celebrate this mother of the faith.
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"Division" Sunday August 14th 2022
In the Gospel of Luke we have this passage where it seems like Jesus just goes off. He speaks about being a source of division not peace. What do we do with this passage in time where we seem so divided? How do we navigate and embrace the changes that need to come and avoid just playing at it? Join Missiongathering Charlotte as we seek to find these answers together.
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"Searching for a Better City" August 7th 2022
The anonymous author of the book of Hebrews wrote to a community that had been through so much. They were tired, drained, and continually knocked down by the circumstances of their time. They were ready to leave this new Jesus movement because it seemed like it cost too much. In our own time, we know all too well the feeling of being knocked down over and over again. Whether it is the politics of our age, the looming threat of climate collapse, or simply the rise in the cost of living in this sick system, we all are going through the same feeling of longing for something better. What if the key to finding that place is as close as your breath? What if faith is not about having the right beliefs or rules and is all about something much deeper? Join Missiongathering as we search for answers by asking better questions.
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"The Fool" July 31st 2022
In the Gospel of Luke two brothers ask Jesus to settle a fight over an inheritance. Instead of resolving the dispute, Jesus tells a story about a man with a lot of grain. What about wealth or the lack thereof causes so much anxiety in us? Why is it that even in a time of abundance there is so much need? How can we navigate a time of inflation, climate collapse, and political turmoil to find a path forward where all people can flourish? Join us this Sunday as we attempt to ask better questions even if we do not yet have all of the answers.
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