By: Alex
1 Jun 2010 New Monasticism
The closest definition for the members of these communities, "new monastics". Here you can read up on the concept and grab some ideas. Founded by
the ashram
a humble attempt at authentic living. relying on community and conversation for holistic answers to fractured questions. trying to catch a glimpse of the kingdom coming. seeking the one who said "follow me"...
The War Resisters League Blog
The United States’ oldest secular pacifist organization, the War Resisters League has been resisting war at home and war abroad since 1923. Our work for nonviolent revolution has spanned decades and been shaped by the new visions and strategies of each generation’s peacemakers.
Common Prayer
Here you’ll find prayers for every evening, morning, and midday that celebrate the best of the Christian tradition and engage with the most pressing issues of our world today.
Rusty Parts
A blog by Isaac, a Mennonite pastor, and Jason, a web developer and church intern. Mostly writing about theology, faith and culture, and the occasional sermon.
the charismanglican
JESUS, POLITICS and THE ARTS
Joey always keeps my mind on its toes(does that work?) from how Jolynne and him raise and homeschool their kids, to the way they live, and the topics he talks about. Always waiting for the next post!
leo.from.brazil
Wannabe Revolutionary, Social Entrepreneur, Design Thinker.
Glad to have spent a little time with Leo and Taty before they went off to do God's work in thier home of Brazil, amazing Video editor, with a heart thats all-in for Jesus.
Jesus Radicals
Our primary focus is to explore the theologically practical politics of a Jesus-centered life and how that way of life may benefit from a critical engagement with anarchist political stances (defined broadly as a commitment to critique of all forms of domination).
One of the best Christian Anarchy blogs I've found.
The Simple Way
Website of a community in Philadelphia that is doing great things for its community, you can read about how the community started in Shane Claiborne's book The Irresistible Revolution (see book info below). Also The Simple Way's Flickr Page
Mission Year
Mission Year is a year long urban ministry program focused on Christian service and discipleship. We hope to attend someday.
Life In Abundance International
We actually have friends that work for Life in Abundance, and have heard that they really are doing great things, check them out!
Compassion International
Melissa's 2nd cousin traveled the world working for this great organization, he knows they are doing great work, you can trust your money is reaching and greatly affecting a child's live with Compassion.
New Community SF
Melissa's same 2nd cousin Ken is starting a new church/community center in San Francisco called New Community, see what they are up to! - They had me do the website By the way.
The Tiyya Foundation
Tiyya is an organization that helps refugees in Orange County CA, they are funded by donations in the form of sales from their clothing line, so you don't just get some awesome threads, you also help out those in need. Meymuna and her mother run Tiyya, to aid refugees, and were refugees themselves! Check out their story and help the cause. - I also did their website.
Jamie Moffett Media Productions
Film maker and Simple Way co-founder whose work inspires mine.
Another World is Possible
Really inspiring DVD series .
Ordinary Radicals
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNYgwNYf6Ok
Ordinary Radicals: Special Topics Vol 1: Heaven & Earth
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1k4gRE69LE
The Early Church
Some good info on the early Christian church.