Harbor Online Community

Progressive, inclusive, expansive. Following Jesus to peace through justice. Co-pastors @jon_mathieu @theflagsofdawn and Dottie Oleson

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

We're a brand new online faith community! It can be hard to convey what we're like in our bio-words like "progressive" start to lose their meaning when everyone uses them. So please check out our website! This thread is also a quick guide to our distinctives:

[Jon Mathieu @jon_mathieu]

Five new books about living in and leaving evangelicalism. Hope these reviews help you decide on some books to add to your reading list!

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

We haven’t been using X much, but we’re still here. Still creating a space online for folks who want spiritual community that is expansive, inclusive, trauma-informed, and sort of just the opposite of evangelicalism in every way.

Learn more:
https://t.co/4AI3WqQC6X

[Red Letter Christians @RedLetterXians]

"A Pride Month Lesson from Ted Lasso" by @jon_mathieu (@OnlineHarbor) is on our blog now.

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Tonight! God invites us into a very deep and impactful kind of loving-kindness. Join us for the second part of our series on Micah 6:8. https://t.co/CuB3Cqec5B

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

A haiku.

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Harbor has come a long way in two years and we are far more religiously diverse than we used to be. Who comes to Harbor? People like you! The latest on the blog from Jon. https://t.co/fgfhGwia3a

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Trans kids need safety and that includes privacy, even from their parents.

[artie (he/him) @greeniememes]

Kid who transitioned(ish) at school without my parents' knowledge here. Last year, through many tears, I told a trusted handful of my teachers that I'm trans and what my name/pronouns are. They supported and respected me because they understood my identity is mine to determine 🧵

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

New series starts tonight!
Do justice.
Love kindness.
Walk humbly.

Sign up for the link at https://t.co/DLZoGUy60S

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Today on the blog, Dawn asks, "Why is it so necessary that something as mystical and profound as the resurrection of the dead be dependent on Jesus’ resurrected body being a matter of historical fact?"

https://t.co/omuMSarwGd

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Simple art supplies for tonight:
-Printer paper
-Pen or pencil
-Coloured markers, pencils, or crayons
-Scissors
-Small items from outside, for example: leaves, sticks, stones OR
from inside, for example: toothpicks, magnets, paper clips, beads, thread

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Tonight, we are contemplating Easter through an interactive art experience. All are welcome.

Check below for a list of supplies you have around your home to use tonight.

Sign up for our Thursday link at https://t.co/DLZoGUy60S

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Today on the blog, preparing for Good Friday, Dottie shows the cross as a symbol of solidarity. #crossandthelynchingtree #jamescone

https://t.co/eGy6XSham1

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Maybe #TransDayOfVisibility is just one day on the calendar. But week in and week out, our community is enriched and delighted by the trans people who help make us who we are.

We see you and we love you.

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

New blog post from @jon_mathieu that discusses Lent, death, Rachel Held Evans, Blaise Pascal, and more.

We’d love to see you tonight as we gather on Zoom to give each other care, attention, hospitality, and love.

https://t.co/mShxp8E47j

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Tonight we welcome Toronto's Deb Whalen-Blaze to our Harbor stage. What stage? Our screen stage because Deb is an incredible musician working in affirming and exciting Christian communities. She will be sharing her story and her music! Join us! Send us a DM for the zoom link.

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

How does music heal and nourish us outside of the traditional church? Today on the blog Dawn considers the history of music, why it is so powerful, and ponders the Asbury awakening. https://t.co/reslroUgmv

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

How can we practice authentic gratitude that is more than positivity? Today on the blog, Dottie offers a guided meditation for engaging the positive and shadow sides of gratitude. https://t.co/WqXvE9KwyW

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Tonight is Book Club! DM us for the link. You can join anytime.

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Next week you can plug into Harbor however suits your fancy. We have our new Craft Group starting up. Our Writing Circle is meeting. Trivia Night on Tuesday and Book Club on Friday. And don’t forget our regular gathering Thursday night. Hope to see you!

[Harbor Online Community @OnlineHarbor]

Does Jesus side with capitalists? Does he commend shrewd financial negotiations? Let’s figure it out tonight. DM us for the link.