28 October 2002
Designed by
David B
* solidarity * ecology * spirit *
Spirituality
This space will house information related to the spiritual aspects of EcoEcu House. This includes:
- Invitations to our community worship times (open to the public, all welcome)
- Linking spirituality with justice and the environment
- Resources on nurturing & caring for our own spirits in daily life
- Writings from community members
- The meaning of ecumenical work
- Links to different faith communities, locally and worldwide
The Community House is grounded in spirituality.
Our vision is providing a sanctuary and refuge, where people can explore, express and live spirituality and ritual, both traditionally and non-traditionally.
One of our commitments as a community is to have open worship times. Everyone is welcome at these, no matter what your faith or spiritual path. The only things to bring are an open mind and respect for other people's spiritual journeys.
At the core of all spiritual traditions is an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life, of compassion for others ("suffering with"), and of learning our place in the web of life.
Most of us have experience in the Christian tradition, but not all of us are Christian. This has been a very important discussion for us.
We base our values as a community on love, equality, solidarity, nonviolence, and radical compassion - the core teachings of Jesus. These teachings are, of course, also found in many of the world's spiritual traditions.
Individually, community members follow diverse spiritual paths: Christian, Buddhist, Earth and Goddess spirituality, Taoism, and elements of Native spirituality.
Our Circle of Mentors is truly ecumenical, drawing individuals from the Quaker, United Church, Anglican and Catholic traditions, people who have inspired us deeply. Since this house has grown out of a project initiated at a World Council of Churches meeting in Cuba, 2001, we have a committment to making this an ecumenical project, bringing churches together to build a just, sustainable, compassionate society.
There is no reason this can't coexist with diversity, respect, and passionate activism.
