Progressive Christianity Net

What is the Progressive Christianity Network?
We’re a network of people who share a common interest exploring new horizons of Christian faith in the contemporary world. We provide encouragement and support for people to ‘explore the questions’ without fear and within a sense of community.

Do we have members?
No. The Progressive Christianity Network is a fluid forum enabling people to make their own connections. We seek to be a catalyst for creative thought and practice.

What is the relationship to churches?
We are an ecumenical movement with a number of denominations currently represented. We can be used as a resource for people in existing worship communities, offering an alternative voice in a largely conservative church environment.

How did the Network begin?
Impetus to form a Network came from the first visit to Adelaide in June 2001 by Bishop John Shelby Spong. Many since that event, have expressed a desire to continue exploring the fresh ideas and faith issues that he and other guests have presented.

How are we coordinated?
The Progressive Christianity Network is a fully integrated part of the Effective Living Centre, which provides oversight and administrative support. A small planning group organise the events for the calendar year.

What about international links?
PCNet, SA is linked informally with the international movement The Centre for Progressive Christianity that is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their web site with links to us and other affiliates is: www.tcpc.org

PC Newsletter, February 2010 .

With or Without God: Why the way we live is more important than what we believe

Envisioning a future in which the Christian church plays a viable and transformative role in shaping society, Gretta Vosper argues that the heart of faith must undergo a radical change.

            Gretta is founder of the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity and a minister in Toronto. She believes that what will save the church is an emphasis on just and compassionate living: a new and wholly humanistic approach to religion, and a renewed church as a leader in ethics, fostering relationships, meaning and values that are solidly rooted in our own selves.

            Gretta Vosper’s visit to South Australia is hosted by the Progressive Christianity Network of South Australia. She speaks at Pilgrim Church (12 Flinders St, City). Tickets are $20 (no concession) from ELC office.