Ten Practices for Emergent Churches

John Schwiebert’s groundbreaking work on the radical roots of the Christian Church

Resistance and Redirection: 2015-2020

John Schwiebert shares the continuation of his memoir, Resistance and Redirection: Our First 40 Years.

The Roots of Resistance: A Prequel

John Schwiebert shares more about his early influences and formative experiences before the events listed in, Resistance and Redirection: Our First 40 Years.

Holy Week - COVID-19 Edition

During this ongoing period of physical isolation, Rev. Michael Ellick will be reflecting on what it means to enter into the Christian passion story in this strange and surreal apocalyptic context. 

So for your Palm Sunday pleasure, here are a few things to chew on and process as we enter into Holy Week.  Later in the week we’ll follow up on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter.

“Peace Train” Series

"Peace Train" is hosted by the Metanoia Peace Community. This ongoing series welcomes different community leaders to reflect on the nature of peace. Join us on the last Friday of every month at Portland’s “Peace House."

Peace Train with Reverend Tara Wilkins

This footage was taken at an evening with pastor, activist, writer, and grandmother the Rev. Tara Wilkins. This pioneer and interfaith movement builder has worked at the intersections of sexuality & spirituality and religion & politics for more than 30 years. Here she explores how lessons learned from the marriage equality movement might help us to be less polarized today.

peace train with reverend osagyefo sekou

This footage was taken at an evening conversation with national activist, theologian, author, and musician Rev. Osagyefo Sekou at the 18th Avenue Peace House in Portland, Oregon. In this 30 minute clip from a 2 hour event, Sekou addresses "The Task of the Artist in the Time of Monsters" and what it means to him to stand up for justice in 21st century America.