Podcast: Common Grounds

Common. It’s been around a long time. But some of us aren’t exactly sure what it is, how it functions, why it’s important, or who came up with it and when. Welcome to the PZP series that will introduce you to the Christian liturgical calendar and Revised Common Lectionary. Step by step, host Karin Peter guides us through all the times and seasons important to the Christian faith and how they take us on an adventure tour through scripture. Special introduction to Sacred Space, lectionary based small group ministry, included here.

363 | Common Grounds | Good Friday through Easter | Dale and Judy Luffman (Rebroadcast)

Originally released April 14th, 2017, Project Zion is rebroadcasting our  interview with Judy and the late Apostle Dale Luffman. Judy and Dale discuss the most important weekend in Christianity: Good Friday through Easter.  *Apostle Dale Luffman passed away on March 25, 2020.  Host: Karin PeterGuest: Judy and Dale Luffman Download Transcript

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ES 69 | Common Grounds | Sacred Space | Sharing Around the Table | Nancy Ross

Facilitating conversation around the lectionary scripture can be difficult when you’ve had a complicated relationship with scripture. Today, Nancy Ross shares some insights into this process as a writer for the Sacred Space resource.  Host: Karin PeterGuest: Nancy Ross Download Transcript

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ES 68 | Common Grounds | Sacred Space | Thoughts for Children

Including children in worship benefits the kids and the congregation in ways that can last a lifetime. In Sacred Space: a Resource for Small-group Ministry, an element called, Thoughts for Children is included each week. Writer Joelle Wight shares the importance of including children in worship and how writing this resource has helped deepen her…

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ES 67 | Common Grounds | Sacred Space | Sharing Around the Table | Blake Smith

While gathering for worship, it can be helpful to have options for engaging with scripture outside of a traditional sermon. Sacred Space: a Resource for Small-group Ministry uses the spiritual practice of Sharing Around the Table to explore the scripture for the week. Blake Smith, one of the writers for this resource, shares with Karin…

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ES 66 | Common Grounds | Sacred Space | Spiritual Practices

Spiritual Practices are an important part of worship in Community of Christ. Today Royleane Otteson shares about writing spiritual practices for the Sacred Space resource and how learning about the liturgical calendar has helped her rebuild after a faith transition.  Host: Karin PeterGuest: Royleane Otteson Download Transcript

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ES 63 | Common Grounds | Sacred Space | Prayer for Peace

Our Common Grounds series is all about the Liturgical Calendar. For the next few Common Grounds episodes, we will be exploring various aspects of Sacred Space: A Resource for Small-group Ministry with the Sacred Space writers. Today, we focus on the Prayer for Peace. Host: Karin Peter Guests: Tiffany and Caleb Brian Download Transcript

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ES 57 | Common Grounds | Epiphany

Today is the 12th day of Christmas which means it’s Epiphany! What is Epiphany and how exactly should one go about celebrating it? Find out with this episode of our Common Grounds series with Graceland Campus Minister, Mike Hoffman. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Mike Hoffman Download Transcript

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ES 42 | Common Grounds | Advent as a Spiritual Practice | Katie Harmon McLaughlin

Advent 2018 starts tomorrow, so be sure to listen to our bonus episode all about Advent as a spiritual practice. Karin joins Katie Harmon-McLaughlin as they explore the invitation of Advent to slow down and intentionally wait in the tension that the season brings. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Katie Harmon-McLaughlin

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137 | Common Grounds | All Saints Day 

Continuing in our Common Grounds series, Karin talks to Christie Skoorsmith about All Saints Day. They discuss Emma Smith and how she is often seen as a Saint in the Reorganization. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Christie Skoorsmith

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125 | Common Grounds | Ordinary Time

In this episode of Common Grounds, Karin Peter sits down with Presiding Evangelist Jane Gardner to discuss Ordinary Time. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Jane Gardner

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