Congregations are shrinking as more and more people are practing their faith independently, rather than in community.
Our panelists will tackle this subject at our next Coffee Talk at 10 a.m., April 6 at Revel 77 Coffee.
What do you think? Do you need spiritual community?
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She holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in communication.
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At our next Coffee Talk, at 10 a.m. on April 6 at Revel 77 Coffee, five Spokane Faith & Values writers will discuss why spiritual community is or isn't needed in today's society.
Recent research shows 20 percent of Americans don't affiliate with a particular religion.
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On Saturday Spokane Faith & Values held its fourth Coffee Talk, this time at Revel 77 Coffee.
A big thanks to those who showed up — 32 people — including the four panelists, the Rev. Jim CastroLang, Skyler Oberst, Dr. Pearce Fujiura and Annie May Brown.
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Twenty percent of Americans don't affiliate with a particular religion.
However that doesn't necessarily mean they aren't spiritual.
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I believe spiritual community is paramount to spiritual health. Alone we can achieve a great deal, we can contemplate spiritual matters and overcome personal trials. However, it is with the support of community that we thrive.
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Join us at Boots Bakery at 10 a.m on Feb. 2 for our second Coffee Talk where we'll discuss Violence and the Sacred.
Can we find a non-violent God? Or when it comes to faith is some violence necessary?
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Tiffany McCallen | Mar 12, 2013 | 8:01am
I wanted to vote yes and no on this poll. At various times in my life, I’ve yearned and needed to be present at church — backside in the pews, together with others. And sometimes I just want to walk with God alone, in the woods, next to a lake, whatever. Is it okay to say that my needs for community change all the time?
Tracy Simmons | Mar 12, 2013 | 8:51am
I think it’s OK to say that, yes :)
Alan Eschenbacher | Mar 12, 2013 | 11:46am
I do need spiritual community. Community that is connected to something besides material gain and/or commercialism is essential to my sanity. Simply hearing that there are compassionate people out there that focus their thoughts on spiritual things gives me hope. I understand that many in our society do not regularly engage in things spiritual, but that’s because they are not having pain at the moment. The old “no atheists in foxholes” concept is dated but I think it still applies. I have encountered many people in the “none” category who, when faced with pain and uncertainty, find themselves in need of comfort that generally winds up coming from a spiritual source. We are all connected on this planet, all 7 billion plus, and pretending to be independent is an illusion at best and criminal at worst.
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