The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
Who, or what, is God?
In Advent we wait for God. But what does that mean? Who—or what—are we waiting for?
It’s that time of year again
As the financial year draws to a close, we are highlighting some of our financial needs. We don’t want to be cringey or awful, so here are some of our guiding principles when it comes to fundraising.
Special guest: Debie Thomas
We’re excited to welcome Debie Thomas as guest facilitator this week! Here’s a bit more about her work as a writer and minister—plus a video chat with Jon.
A Meditation for Election Week
In an election week filled with feelings of fear and anxiety, we are invited to reflect deeper on a meditation by one of the grandfathers of the civil rights movement, Howard Thurman, who helps us find peace in chaos.
You Don’t Need to Reconstruct
When someone asks you to reconstruct, ask them, “Reconstruct what”? You will be sure to hear their agenda for your life, a good reminder of why you started to deconstruct in the first place.
Freedom is Healing: Cultivating a Pressure-Free Faith Community
We’ve always valued consistent attendance—but is that value working against the healing work of freedom?