3 episodes

Uncommon Communion is a new podcast from First Church Birmingham. We are a United Methodist Congregation located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Our mission is to be an open place for all people to worship, grow and serve. In doing so, we strive to live into our priorities: practicing hospitality, embodying diversity, doing justice, encouraging authenticity, creating an inclusive community and embracing tough questions.
Communion is a holy sacrament that Jesus shared with the disciples at the Last Supper. At First Church we believe that all are welcome at the table and that all means ALL. The more people we invite to the table, the wider our understanding of one another becomes. When we break bread with one another we start to truly see that our differences do not separate us but instead help us better understand one another, the world around us, and our Creator. At First Church Birmingham we believe you all belong at the table.

How does a podcast fit into things? It may surprise you to know that we won’t be talking religion per se. Our hope is to offer an alternative avenue for people to find a voice and share their story. You see, the Church hasn’t always done a good job of celebrating all people’s stories. At some point in your life, someone may have led you to feel like God’s love is limited and that parts of you were unworthy of the love and acceptance of God. In this podcast, we want to celebrate the rich wholeness of the authentic self because the vastness of God’s love encompasses all parts of you, regardless of your sexuality, socio-economic status, or gender role. So if authenticity is what you seek, this is the podcast for you.

Uncommon Communion Uncommon Communion

    • Religion & Spirituality

Uncommon Communion is a new podcast from First Church Birmingham. We are a United Methodist Congregation located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Our mission is to be an open place for all people to worship, grow and serve. In doing so, we strive to live into our priorities: practicing hospitality, embodying diversity, doing justice, encouraging authenticity, creating an inclusive community and embracing tough questions.
Communion is a holy sacrament that Jesus shared with the disciples at the Last Supper. At First Church we believe that all are welcome at the table and that all means ALL. The more people we invite to the table, the wider our understanding of one another becomes. When we break bread with one another we start to truly see that our differences do not separate us but instead help us better understand one another, the world around us, and our Creator. At First Church Birmingham we believe you all belong at the table.

How does a podcast fit into things? It may surprise you to know that we won’t be talking religion per se. Our hope is to offer an alternative avenue for people to find a voice and share their story. You see, the Church hasn’t always done a good job of celebrating all people’s stories. At some point in your life, someone may have led you to feel like God’s love is limited and that parts of you were unworthy of the love and acceptance of God. In this podcast, we want to celebrate the rich wholeness of the authentic self because the vastness of God’s love encompasses all parts of you, regardless of your sexuality, socio-economic status, or gender role. So if authenticity is what you seek, this is the podcast for you.

    Real Life

    Real Life

    Hey Friends. Welcome to a new season of Uncommon Communion. In our second season debut, we have the honor and privilege of having Jen Hatmaker and Nichole Nordeman join us. While here on the last stop of their Moxie Matters Tour, they were kind enough to join us for what turned out to be good conversation and a good time. Please listen, subscribe, and share. Enjoy!

    • 34 min
    Love Heals

    Love Heals

    On this episode of Uncommon Communion, Jonathan Goss and Stephanie Arnold, interview Reverend Becca Stevens. Becca is the founder and Executive Director of Thistle Farms in Nashville, Tennessee. Thistle Farms mission is to empower and heal women that have been trafficked, abused or struggled with addiction. Please enjoy, share and subscribe to Uncommon Communion. Thanks.

    • 59 min
    Bloom Where You Are Planted

    Bloom Where You Are Planted

    On this episode of Uncommon Communion, you are in for a treat as Melissa Scott shares vulnerably about her life. We discuss the impact of mentors, Melissa's journey as a yoga practitioner and teacher, as well as discussing what it's like to live being the best we can be. As Richard Rohr puts it, "So often we spend our lives trying to be other people. Yet God says, 'I made you, and I like the you I’ve made, so just do your best and be yourself, and I’ll be there to help you.' It’s not something we have to do alone, but something we grow into." Enjoy.

    • 1 hr 7 min

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