Tag Archives: City Church San Francisco

Scot Sherman ordained in the Episcopal Church

Announcement on  “https://www.facebook.com/scot.sherman/posts/10157352303793441“

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City Church San Francisco Vision Video

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Rob Bell to visit City Church SF and Newbigin House

So excited to have Rob Bell with us on April 28th to talk about his new book, "How To Be Here". https://t.co/5eNkAMZcUs — Fred Harrell (@fredharrell) March 9, 2016 With Newbigin House We are looking forward to having @realrobbell with … Continue reading

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YALT on CRC/RCA SSM

City Church, Denominational Flirtation and How We Talk about Homosexuality

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How the SCOTUS Decision on Same Sex Marriage made Church Affirmation of Same Sex Marriages Increasingly Obsolete

Two articles seem to illustrate the state of the conversation. What its like being a gay Christian rock star Kristen Stewart’s Sexual Revolution Message 1: The church should accept that some people are hardwired towards attraction to the same gender … Continue reading

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So you want to start a revolution. What Do You Want the New Standard for the Church to Be Regarding Sex and Marriage?

Call for the Church to Change My blog is filled with links passionate calls for the church (or rather conservative churches) to change their formal and informal positions on sexuality. The most recent, earnest effort is for churches to practice … Continue reading

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Can we imagine an “affirming” church tradition flourish and grow or has “providential deism” made divine irrational demands nonsensical?

Can An “Affirming” Church Tradition Be a Flourishing Church Tradition? Many questions swirl around the debate over the church’s acceptance/celebration of sexual minority’s non-traditional relationships. Does it honor God? Is non-affirming unjust? What’s the harm? Does it violate God’s will … Continue reading

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Space Wanted Where Culture War and Theological Enemies Can Meet as Friends

Daniel Kirk Moves On From Fuller I’ve never met Daniel personally but I’ve been reading his blogging for years. He’s been a full time associate tenure track Fuller prof in the SF Bay Area. He posted today why he’s leaving Fuller … Continue reading

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WORLD Mobile | Blindsided | June 26, 2015

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The Lose-Lose-Lose-Lose Conversation of Synod 2015 on the Silencing of “All One Body”, and why the Path Beyond always goes through, not around

Substance and Drama The CRC Synod 2015 is over. Synod did a number of large things with very little drama. Synod added deacons to Classis and Synod. Synod “unified” Home Missions and World Missions. Synod blew up the agency board … Continue reading

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