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Welcome to the table!

Welcome to the website of Voices for an Open Spirit (VOS), a network of people who want to give voice to a progressive spirit in the Church of the Brethren, who want to encourage dialogue, and who believe there is a place for everyone at God's table.

NEW and/or CURRENT ITEMS:

  • Summit 2008Progressive Brethren Summit
    November 7-9, 2008    ...     Ready for a fresh breath of worship, theological reflection, Biblical interpretation, and life? Tired of feeling like the church is moving backward and you want to move forward? Then this weekend is for you!

  • VOS holds deep concern over recent correspondence with the Program and Arrangements Committee (P&AC) of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference. Click here to read correspondence about the 2007 request for exhibit booth space made in collaboration with Womaen's Caucus and BMC.


About VOS:

Voices for an Open Spirit—

  • Began with an informal gathering at the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in July 2002 and, continued with another gathering at the National Older Adult Conference of the Church of the Brethren in September 2002.
  • Was given direction and shape at a weekend gathering at Camp Mack in Milford, Indiana, November 22-24, 2002, that was attended by 116 people of all ages from all over the country.
  • Is guided by a Coordinating Council of seven to ten people.
  • Communicates through a listserve with (currently) over 370 subscribers.
  • Publishes an occasional newsletter, "The VOS Journal." See also the May 2005 VOS Journal; the June 2006 Journal; and the special July 2006 Journal reporting on the Fall 2005 Gathering about progressive churches, the April 2007 Journal., and now the AC-2007 Journal.
  • Hosted its annual Hospitality Center on the Skywalk at the Des Moines Annual Conference. See the June 2006 Journal for details.
  • Held its Fall 2006 Gathering at Camp Mack, Milford, IN, November 10-12: "Spiritual Vitality"! See the April 2007 Journal for a report!
  • Sponsored a Hospitality Center at the 2007 Annual Conference in Cleveland! Read the introductory letter... and click here for the Invitation and Hospitality Center Schedule!
  • Added a new area to the Resource section here on the web as of February 16, 2006. Look at Resources to see "Thoughts and Reflections" and the reflective work there . . . and consider submitting other works that speak to you for possible inclusion.

 

Find out more information on VOS | Read the VOS Mission Statement | Download the VOS Pledge Form | Read the May 2005 VOS Journal |

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