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Iona – Affirmation of Faith

Iona – Affirmation of Faith

Today, during The Seattle’s School’s “Sacred Assembly” – which is part of our learning community’s back to school rituals – Paul Steinke shared an all-age “Affirmation of the Faith” from Scotland’s Iona Community. I loved it so much. Paul let

Dwight J. Friesen August 29, 2022February 23, 2023

First Council of Nicæa (A.D. 325)

First Council of Nicæa (A.D. 325)

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of all things visible and invisible; and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only-begotten of his Father, of the substance of the Father, God of God, Light

Dwight J. Friesen December 10, 2008September 20, 2022

thesis statements over creeds

thesis statements over creeds

For nearly as long as the church has existed so have Creeds. Creeds are the “I/we believe . . . ” statements of the people of God. As with all text, once it is “written” and made available(whatever the medium)

Dwight J. Friesen February 22, 2005September 14, 2022

Confessing Christ in a World of Violence

Confessing Christ in a World of Violence

A new confession of Christ. I wholeheartedly endorse this statement. Thanks to Jim Wallis and the thoughtful people over at Sojourners. Peace, dwight 1. Jesus Christ, as attested in Holy Scripture, knows no national boundaries. Those who confess his name

Dwight J. Friesen November 6, 2004September 28, 2022

Formative Practices

  • Ad Busters
  • Book of Common Prayer
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  • Bob & Gracie Ekblad
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  • Eugene Cho
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  • John Vervaeke
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  • José Humphreys
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  • Leanne Friesen
  • Majora Carter
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