ARe You skeptical?
It’s ok. We are too.
We’re skeptical about organized religion that becomes a series of events and a set of rules. We’re skeptical of a faith that doesn’t lead you to love your neighbors better. We’re skeptical of folks who act like they have all the answers. We’re skeptical about the benefits of the American dream. So if you’re a skeptic, we’d love for you to join us.
We’re skeptical about organized religion that becomes a series of events and a set of rules. We’re skeptical of a faith that doesn’t lead you to love your neighbors better. We’re skeptical of folks who act like they have all the answers. We’re skeptical about the benefits of the American dream. So if you’re a skeptic, we’d love for you to join us.
But we're also hopeful.
We’re hopeful that Jesus is up to something good in the world. We’re hopeful of a community where love is more important than being right. We’re hopeful the church can be a family that transforms the neighborhoods they live in. We’re hopeful about what happens when people learn to love each other and the world around them. So if you’re hopeful, we’d love for you to join us.
We’re hopeful that Jesus is up to something good in the world. We’re hopeful of a community where love is more important than being right. We’re hopeful the church can be a family that transforms the neighborhoods they live in. We’re hopeful about what happens when people learn to love each other and the world around them. So if you’re hopeful, we’d love for you to join us.
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Central NewarkA multi-generational MC near the UD campus.
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BrandywineA family MC in the North Wilmington area.
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Life Seminars
Living a life on mission with Jesus is both an inward journey and an outward journey. The process of spiritual formation is the process of shaping our inner selves, through prayer, study, and learning other disciplines, to be more in line with Jesus and his ways. This is primarily done by imitation and practice, fostered by our Meal Communities, but in order to lay a foundation on which to build, we offer Life Seminars to help Jesus-followers know where to begin.
Life Seminars are on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30
Life Seminars are on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30
2018 schedule coming soon!
Core seminars
These seminars are offered every year, and together provide an overview of the LifePath ethos.
The Bible: tl/dr |
God's Mission and Real Life |
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An overview of Bible history and background, as well as tools for reading and understanding. Led by Duane Cottrell.
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Explores the Biblical foundation of God’s mission and helps individuals explore their own missional context. Led by Keith Miller.
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Engaging the scriptures |
Contemplative Prayer |
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An exploration of various ways to encounter God through the scriptures, including devotional reading, meditation, and study. Led by Duane Cottrell.
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An introduction to various ancient ways of connecting with God through contemplative prayer, including the daily office, centering prayer, the prayer of examen, silence, stillness and more. Led by Duane Cottrell.
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Rhythms and Conversations in missional living
A hands-on approach to developing long term sustainable patterns that result in Christ-centered relationships. Led by Keith Miller.
other SEMINARS
We also offer a variety of other seminars, led by experts within our LifePath community. These seminars change each year. Our 2018-2019 schedule will be posted soon. In the meantime, here are some seminars we've offered in the past:
From Diapers to Diamonds: Restorative Practices for Families |
Racial Justice: Jesus' Teachings and the Discipleship Path Today |
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Restorative Practices prioritize relationships as central to learning, growth and conflict resolution. This seminar will explore how Restorative Practices such as circle dialogues can be used by families to build and restore relationships. Led by Lori Kellog.
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This seminar will examine Jesus’ teachings on justice with a focus on people outside of one’s tribe/class/race/nation. Through discussion and group discernment we will identify the needs for racial justice presented in the world today, and discuss how a follower of Jesus might live in a way consistent with those teachings. Led by Rob Seward.
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Compassion and Kinship |
Christmas: It's Complicated |
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A dialogue about kinship in the scriptures and creative ways to enact compassion in today's world. Led by Keith Miller.
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This seminar will examine the emotional complications we experience around the holidays and explore Christ-centered realistic expectations for a celebration of Jesus in the midst of all the holiday hubbub. Led by Sabrina Justison.
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Parenting and God's Love |
The dark NIght |
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This seminar explores how the heart of God, which is both powerfully relational and undeniably loving, might impact our parenting. Parents (and grandparents) of all ages welcome as we learn and grow together. Led by Jess Sinarski and Elisa Cottrell.
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Explores scriptural foundations for walking through times when we struggle to feel God’s intimate presence. Led by Duane Cottrell.
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Violence in the Old Testament |
Personality and Discipleship |
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A framework for viewing troubling passages in light of the Prince of Peace. Led by Keith Miller.
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An exploration of the ways our unique God-given personality characteristics influence our life of following Jesus. Led by Melissa Davenport.
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Gender Roles in the Bible
What does the Bible have to speak to us about gender roles and the Church? Led by Keith Miller.
Living our mission
Join us as we express love for God and others in serving our community in regular rhythms.
Fill The PAcksAugust 2018
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Swap & DropMarch 24, 2018 and October 13, 2018
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Friendship BreakfastFebruary 2019
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Family Promise compassion team |
Creative mentoring at aspira compassion team (through connecting generations) |