Spiritual growth, social issues, leadership, theology, lenten studies, studies, womens studies, christian living. Finding a new christian faith on the highways of america was the result of his 2,500mile walk from phoenix to washington, dc, that promoted. Since 2008, he has been the senior minister of countryside community church ucc in omaha, nebraska. He and his fellow walkers went from phoenix to washington, d. Eric elnes is a renegade minister and biblical scholar.
A new vision for the future of the christian faith and asphalt jesus, always has something brewing. In clear and lucid prose that combines the heart of a mystic, the soul of a poet, and the mind of a biblical scholar, dr. They dreamed of fostering deeper conversations about what it means to be. Albans, fulton, a featured congregation in new book. Eric elnes book asphalt jesus is as exciting as the adventure it describes.
Finding a new christian faith on the highways of america josseybass, 2007, and is also the subject of a featurelength film, the asphalt. A new vision for the future of christianity, and gifts of the dark wood. Elnes asphalt jesus redefines it as a place that gives graceful gifts to christian believers. Finding a new christian faith along the highways of america, published in 2006, eric elnes wrote about the purpose and events of one groups 2,500. Eric elnes, and the film asphalt gospel, directed by scott griessel, document this trip. Asphalt jesus tells the story of the journey and further articulates a joyous and loving faith that moves beyond simple categories of christian right and christian left. The archives will be moving to asphalt jesus which can be found here sometime before september 15 2009. Finding a new christian faith along the highways of america, which chronicles the 2,500mile trek he and several others took across the country in an effort to put action to progressive. Eric elnes eric elnes phd, princeton theological seminary is a pastor, speaker, and media host. Onstreet parking without any time limit is available after 6 pm. Eric elnes on easter 2006, eric elnes and several companions set out to walk from phoenix, arizona to the nations capital. According to phyllis tickle, author of the great emergence, elnes the phoenix affirmations. Oct 29, 2009 against this is all of the posts that i and others have shared. If youre not in the habit of praying for more than a few minutes a day, i suggest trying the following thirtyminute recipe for basic prayer.
Finding a new christian faith along the highways of america, which chronicles the 2,500mile trek he and several others took across the country in an effort to put action to progressive christian principles. Eric elnes is the senior pastor of countryside community church ucc in. Displaying all 9 entries for query eric elnes the phoenix affirmations. They dreamed of fostering deeper conversations about what it. The book has been made into a short feature film as well, called the asphalt. Finding a new christian faith along the highways of america 2007, and the phoenix affirmations. Aug 21, 20 eric elnes, author of phoenix affirmations. Finding a new christian faith on the highways of america was the result of his 2,500mile walk from phoenix to washington, dc, that. Seven blessings for soulful skeptics and other wanderers has been called his finest achievement by frank schaeffer sex, mom, and god, who continues. A new vision for the future of christianity, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site.
They have two collegeage daughters, arianna and maren. Dramatically they hold out another vision that captivates millions. Yes, there is a place in america named podunk, and progressive christianity is alive and well there. A new vision for the future of christianity stands today as the clearest, most articulate presentation of progressive christianity. Eric elnes is a pastor, speaker, biblical scholar and media host. Author profiles may not reflect authors current employment or location. Finding a new christian faith along the highways of america. Finding a new christian faith along the highways of america josseybass, 2007. Against this is all of the posts that i and others have shared. Books will be available, and light refreshments will be served. His 2,500 mile journey is recounted in his book, asphalt jesus.
A new vision for the future of christianity by eric elnes. Finding a new christian faith on the highways of america josseybass, 2007 discussion guide, and is also the subject of a featurelength film, the asphalt gospel. Sep 23, 2009 last week i started reading asphalt jesus. Cokesbury voices 2015 by united methodist publishing house. I just have a hard time keeping my mouth shut when theres so much that needs to be changed in our country. Eric elnes, senior minister of countryside community church ucc and host of darkwood brew, has recently written several blog posts on convergence christianity. Finding a new christian faith along the highways of america eric elnes, author, diana butler bass, foreword by. Biographical information was updated as of the latest contribution. Finding a new christian faith on the highways of america josseybass, 2007. This book tells the story of elnes crosscountry walk from phoenix, az to wasthington d. On easter 2006, eric elnes and several companions set out to walk from. On easter 2006, eric elnes and several companions set out to walk from phoenix, arizona to the nations capital. Eric writes with the fierce honesty of a mystic, the soul of a true priestone who truly ministers to othersand the pen of a.
A new vision for the future of the christian faith and asphalt jesus. He is also a leading articulator of convergence christianity and senior minister of countryside community church ucc in omaha, ne. Eric elnes books list of books by author eric elnes. His journey, which is the subject of a featurelength film,the asphalt gospel, is recounted in his book, asphalt jesus.
Failures, vacuums, and doubts might not seem like gifts. A year at sightline institute, a sustainability think tank, sharpened meighans desire to work on environmental challenges from within the faith community. Seven of the nine chapters in this intelligent and understanding book describe the gifts. Aug 31, 2007 asphalt jesus tells the story of the journey and further articulates a joyous and loving faith that moves beyond simple categories of christian right and christian left. His latest post features twelve defining characteristics, which are evenly divided into three categories. Seven blessings for soulful skeptics and other wanderers by eric elnes online at alibris. Elnes serves as senior minister of countryside community united church of christ in omaha, nebraska.
It started on february 12 th 2006 with walk in the path of jesus. Finding a new christian faith along the highways of america by eric elnes. Eric elnes entitled the gift of failure from the gifts of the. Eric elnes is the senior pastor of countryside community church ucc in omaha, neb. He is also the host of darkwood brew, a weekly, interactive webcast that gathers people from around the world for an engaging exploration of convergence christianity using a blend of ancient christian mystical practice lectio divina. His journey is recounted in his book, asphalt jesus. His journey, which is the subject of a featurelength film, the asphalt gospel, is recounted in his book, asphalt jesus. Eric elnes isnt one to keep his mouth shut, or his feet still, either. Eric has written several books on faith, theology and culture including. God had some surprises for them along the way eric will tell us more. Sep 15, 2007 the sixteenth podcast, or godcast from whosoever. Countryside community church in omaha, nebraska presents a sermon from dr. Eric has written several books on faith, theology and culture including, the phoenix affirmations.
Though commonly understood as a place to be feared and avoided, the dark wood is the surest place to meet god, writes dr. Dec 01, 2017 his journey is recounted in his book, asphalt jesus. Arising from the three great loves that the bible reveals love of god, love of neighbor, and love of self, these twelve affirmations reflect commitments to environmental stewardship, social justice, and artistic expression as well as openness to other faiths. Eric elnes demystifies the seven gifts bestowed in the dark wood. Eric elnes quoted doris akers in asphalt jesus, his book documenting the walk. Seven blessings for soulful skeptics and other wanderers abingdon, 2015, which won christian retailings best of 2015 award in the category of spiritual growth.
Eric elnes author of the phoenix affirmations and asphalt jesus. Reviewed by jim burklo, pastor, sausalito presbyterian church, member, board of directors, the center for progressive christianity. Seven blessings for soulful skeptics and other wanderers 97814267941 by eric elnes. They dreamed of fostering deeper conversations about what it means to be progressive christians in an age of fundamentalism. The phoenix affirmations is a set of twelve principles originally penned by a group of clergy and. Eric elnes is the senior minister of countryside community church ucc in omaha, ne, and a biblical scholar with a ph. See all books authored by eric elnes, including the phoenix affirmations. Since then, his interactive weekly webcast darkwood brew has. It is a place where you may feel uncertain, empty, lost, te. Elnes attributes resonate with others,including brian mclaren, phyllis tickle.
The asphalt gospel, is recounted in his book, asphalt jesus. This latter book is the first published commentary on the phoenix affirmations. Finding a new christian faith along the highways of america josseybass, 2007, and gifts of the dark wood. Prospect united church of christ united church of christ. Eric elnes as a way of resourcing groups studying his book, asphalt jesus. Seven blessings for soulful skeptics and other wanderers, and more on. The first published commentary on the phoenix affirmations appeared in 2006 josseybass, written by dr. Asphalt jesus builds on the author eric elness previous book, the phoenix affirmations. He invites us to release our mythological imagination, and let the stories of faith and scripture find resonance in our lives. Last saturday, we had the privilege of hosting awakin call with reverend eric elnes. Gifts of the dark wood seven blessings for soulful.
Cokesbury voices fallwinter 20152016 by united methodist. By eric elnes, adapted from his book asphalt jesus. According to the ancients, you dont need to be a saint or spiritual master to experience profound awakening. Finding a new christian faith on the highways of america was the result of his 2,500mile walk from. An online magazine for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender christians, features an interview with eric elnes about his new book asphalt jesus. Progressive christianity scottsdale congregational ucc. Eric elnes is the author of gifts of the dark wood 3. Finding a new christian faith along the highways of america by eric elnes, features members of st. Asphalt jesus builds on the author eric elnes s previous book, the phoenix affirmations. Please join us for an evening of conversation with eric elnes, author of the new book gifts of the dark wood. Eric elnes, a united church of christ pastor with a princeton phd in new testament, would like to be our guide on this journey. Gifts of the dark wood seven blessings for soulful skeptics. Jesus first baptist community church 8 highway 261. Cokesbury, christian living, christian fiction, spiritual growth, inspirational, social issues, leadership, theology, studies.
Beyond sequestration, christianity quietly converges. Mar 07, 20 his journey, which is the subject of a featurelength film, the asphalt gospel, is recounted in his book, asphalt jesus. Jesus first baptist community church 8 highway 261, eagar. Elnes helped lead a 2,500 walk from phoenix to washington, dc, to promote awareness of progressiveemerging christian faith and practice. Filmmaker tracks pilgrims encounters on 2,500mile trek.
A new vision for the future of christianity and igniting worship. Finding a new christian faith on the highways of america was the result of his 2,500mile walk from phoenix to washington, dc, that promoted awareness of progressiveemerging christian faith and inspired a featurelength film called the asphalt gospel. Eric elnes is the senior minister of countryside community church ucc in. Eric elnes is a minister, biblical scholar, author, speaker and media host. Eric elnes phd, princeton theological seminary is a pastor, speaker, and media host. Elnes lives as an empty nester in omaha with his wife, melanie, dog roe, and cat tamar. The seven deadly sins igniting worship series by eric elnes.