Next Inclusion Gathering
You are a glittering mirror of divine love!
You are a glittering mirror of divine love!
We are a fully affirming, theologically progressive community where all hold sacred worth. We believe LGBTQ+ persons are beloved, beautiful reflections of the Divine.
Welcome to the circle ☀️
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Sunday Gatherings are not traditional! Each Sunday we gather around a topic or theme and allow that theme to move the gathering.
Each week we incorporate consistent aspects which may include:
Announcements, Coming to the circle and centering with the ringing of the meditation bowl, Opening music, Prayer, Sharing the peace of love with one another, Moments of meditation, Sacred readings, Curious conversation, Naming those we hold in the Circle, Closing song, and Receiving a blessing
On 5th Sundays, we have Sacred Art Sunday where we share fellowship through creating art.
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We meet Sunday mornings at 9:00am at The Hut and on Zoom. The first Sunday of each month we meet at 5:00pm for a Dinner Gathering. There is no 9:00am Gathering on the first Sunday of the month.
Our Sunday Gatherings are held in The Hut which is located behind Cornelius Presbyterian Church at 21209 Catawba Ave in Cornelius. The parking lot is right off Church Street.
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Children are always welcome to be with us in the circle. We believe that our faith is enhanced through a variety of generations coming together to share. Parents, let your children come, be who they are, and express their experience in their unique way.
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We are poets, artists, writers, musicians, creatives, thinkers, teachers, learners, listeners, pastors, story tellers, spiritual directors, comedians, wonderers, wanderers, stargazers, scientists, misfits, nomads, seekers and friends. We long for authenticity in relationships and deep spiritual nourishment. We ask questions of what it means to be human and also what it means to be created in the image of God. We seek the holy in this life, a community of belonging, and justice throughout the world. We love to eat, laugh, talk, ask questions, learn, explore, and create art together!
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We are a community that:
Welcomes questions
Thrives on intentional conversation and relationship
Celebrates God's presence, as expressed through Jesus, in all of our diversity
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We are a community for those:
Of all ages, socio-economic statuses, political affiliations, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, citizenship statuses, incomes, and abilities
Looking for spiritual nourishment outside the traditional church setting.
Who do not fit the "contemporary worship" style of many churches
Other ways to join the circle
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First Tuesdays at 7pm
Find community in the pages of a good book. With a new selection every month, we gather to discuss queer stories and hold space for one another. This is a safe space to discuss difficult, adult topics and the nuanced experiences of LGBTQ+ life. While our topics and literature focus on queer stories, everyone is welcome from those who identify as LGBTQ+ to our community’s supportive allies!
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Third Tuesdays at 7pm
Bring your curiosity and leave the answers to the group. Each month, we tackle a specific theme through spiritual and philosophical questions, which usually lead to more questions, and explore our answers together. It’s a unique way to share perspectives and wonder about the big things in life.
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Scheduled Thursdays at 6:00pm
This new group takes a wide-angle view of the human experience. We gather wisdom from diverse fields including spirituality, science, psychology, and philosophy to discover how these disciplines relate to one another. Join us as we move beyond narrow definitions and explore how different sources of truth can work together.