Liturgical rebels
The Liturgical Rebels podcast is for spiritual seekers who no longer feel comfortable with a traditional approach to Christian religious observances. It empowers followers of Jesus to creatively reconstruct their faith and spiritual practices.
Through conversation with groundbreaking practitioners from around the world who think creatively about new approaches to spirituality, we will emphasize the sacredness of all things and uncover ways in which God speaks to us through nature and creativity, through restorative justice and environmental concern, and through the mundane and ordinary acts of daily life. This podcast is for those who don’t want to just deconstruct, but also to reconstruct faith and spiritual practices; those who want to reshape belief and practice to journey closer to God and the wholeness, peace, justice and flourishing God intends not just for us as individuals but for the earth and all its inhabitants.
Liturgical rebels
Episode 60 - Transforming Neighbourhoods with Tim Soerens
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In this episode, Tim Soerens and Christine Sine discuss the reimagining of church and neighborhood renewal, emphasizing the importance of community stories and needs. They explore innovative models like the Parish Collective and impact investing aimed at fostering local flourishing and spiritual renewal. Tim emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and support for marginalized groups, aiming to create multicultural communities where everyone can thrive. Christine also shares her background and recent works focused on creative spiritual practices and Celtic Christianity.
- Tim Sorens advocates for a radical rethinking of church roles where the church is fundamentally about transforming lives and neighborhoods.
- The Parish Collective grew from grassroots conversations.
- The concept of parish emphasizes community and shared life.
- Creative solutions are emerging to repair local economies.
- Attention to grassroots stories is crucial for community development.Access to capital is vital for community growth.
- Multicultural communities are essential for acceptance and flourishing.
- The Parish Collective focuses on neighborhood flourishing.
- Tim's book 'Everywhere You Look' explores church presence in daily life.
- Community transformation requires active engagement with the marginalized.
- Sharing stories strengthens community bonds.
Tim Soerens is the Co-Founding executive director of the Parish Collective, a network of churches around the United States focused on neighborhood flourishing. He recently wrote, “Everywhere You Look: Discovering the Church, Right Where You Are.” His co-authored first book “The New Parish: How Neighborhood Churches Transform Mission, Discipleship, and Community" (Intervarsity Press, 2014) won multiple awards, including Christianity Today’s award of merit. He lives in Chicago with his family.
He can be reached through the Parish Collective or Tim Soerens websites.
Find out more about Christine Sine on
Walking In Wonder on Substack
and on her website Godspacelight
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