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It isn't possible to live into the alternative value system for which we long by ourselves, absent the ties of love
and affection. We need around us those people who will love us, but also act as mirrors so that we can see those parts of
ourselves that don't yet look like "life." There is nothing like engaging in the life of a community for showing
us our own entrenched self-serving habits, fears, and stuck places! For this reason, Seminary
of the Street is not just a school but a learning community. All those involved in teaching in, learning through, and administering
the school are committed to supporting each other both in our inner work, as we struggle to become more fully and consciously
human, present, and alive, and in our outer work finding and honoring our own callings to heal and transform the world. Eventually,
as we build capacity, we plan to create intentional communities in our neighborhoods through the Urban Sanctuary project,
as well as “called groups” of individuals called to work on particular social transformation projects as they
support each other’s spiritual practice and growth.The best way to get involved with the community is to take the "Finding
Your Calling in Community" class. Click here for details. We hope to meet together frequently outside formal classes. If you would like to
help us organize a weekly or monthly dinner for Seminary of the Street students, faculty, staff, and supporters, please contact us. In addition, many of us worship together at First Congregational Church of Oakland, a radically inclusive, Spirit-led,
arts-positive Christian church that welcomes seekers from all faith backgrounds and offers associate membership to non-Christians.
See www.firstoakland.org for details.
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