Musings: My Resources for Churches, Individuals, Families

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Every so often, I list the progressive Christian resources I've produced, offering them to my colleagues and friends. As 2021 rolls up, consider using them in 2022... All I ask is attribution!

My BOOKS on Amazon -- the latest: TENDERLY CALLING: An Invitation to the Way of Jesus (2021) - an introduction to progressive Christian faith for beginners - great for confirmation and new member groups. My previous books are still available: MINDFUL CHRISTIANITY (2018) - how mindfulness is woven into the contemplative tradition of Christianity - a great resource for church prayer/study groups. Mindful Christianity - a video intro to the book . DEEPER LOVE: Faithful Rhetoric for Progressive Social Change (2016) - a handbook for activists and candidates. HITCHHIKING TO ALASKA: The Way of Soulful Service (2013) - the spirituality of service and social activism. SOULJOURN (2013) - a novel exploring religious diversity in America. BIRDLIKE AND BARNLESS (2008) - a progressive "book of common prayer" for use in churches. OPEN CHRISTIANITY (2000) - an introduction to progressive Christianity.

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LITURGICAL RESOURCES:

Jim Burklo's Book of Common Prayer - liturgical resources including invocations, benedictions, litanies, prayers, poetry, etc - reflecting progressive, post-supernaturalist theology. These are used in congregations around the world.

New Words to Old Hymns - reflecting progressive, post-supernatural theology. Deeper Love- a social justice song for communion

SKITS - for worship - Against or Through? With or For? But or And?

RESOURCES FOR STUDY/PRAYER GROUPS:

How to Read the Bible- some basics for progressive Christians, good for study groups.

The Varieties of God An outline of different understandings of God, within and beyond Christianity - a great conversation-starter in study groups.

Contemplative Christian Practices - my series of 3 half-hour videos introducing the mystical tradition of the faith. Good for study/prayer groups. Each video introduces practices that take about 30-40 minutes, so devote an hour to each one - and add time for discussion, etc. Contemplatio - The Questions of Jesus - practices for study/prayer groups - Ten Ways to Meet God - more practices

Mindfulness Practice - five short videos that cover the basic content of the classes I teach at USC for Mindful.USC.edu - good for prayer/study groups: Mindfulness: an Introduction - Mindfulness of the Body - Mindfulness of Emotions - Mindfulness of Thoughts - Mindfulness and Compassion - Mindful Habits

Resistance Bible Study What the Bible has to say about resisting tyranny in all its forms.

Samaritan Care: Health Care in America

SEASONS AND SPECIAL SUNDAYS:

Fearless Sunday- 2nd Sunday in Sept (or any other Sunday) - a time for pastors and members of churches to "come out of the closet" about their real theological beliefs (or unbeliefs)

Election Day: Blessing the Hands That Cast Ballots - Voting Rituals - How to Be a VOTIVATOR (sharing with each other how we vote)

Christmas Poems by Jim Burklo

Stations of the Cross: Confronting and Contemplating Climate Change (a Lent practice for churches and individuals)

LENT: Mindful Christianity Practices - WORD JAZZ for Fat Tuesday and Lent

Tax Day: Blessing of the Taxes (in worship) - Prayer for Tax Day - Progressive Taxation and Christian Faith -

Pluralism Sunday (first Sun in May, or other Sunday of your choice) - celebrating in worship the religions of the world - and the principle that other religions may be as good for others as ours is for us! Religious Pluralism and the Bible - A Song for Pluralism Sunday - Seven Principles for Interfaith Engagement

St. Buddha's Day (Aug 26 - or whatever day you choose to celebrate it) - Buddha was once accidentally canonized as a Christian saint... let's revive that tradition as a way of celebrating religious pluralism, and of the striking parallels in the teachings of the Buddha and the Christ!

PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN IDENTITY - "messaging" for progressive congregations:

SIGNAGE for progressive churches - "elevator speeches" - one-liners that set your church apart

QUESTIONS for "church shoppers" to ask - progressive churches' answers are "yes" to all!

A SHORT HISTORY OF PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY - good for new members groups, etc

THE FOUR SPIRITUAL AWES - a short "tract" that expresses the essence of progressive Christianity - print freely!

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE:

See my new website - SOULJOURNING - Nurturing Natural Spirituality in Young People

Jim Burklo's Stories for Young People:

Elephant Eggs (fun - for ages 4-12)

From Seeds and Stardust (an awesome "genesis" story for ages 4-12)

The Clay Bird (a Muslim/Christian story for ages 12 and over)

The Tumbleweeds (fun - for ages 4-12)