The Table (4 Articles with 13,269 total views)
The Table is a group of people who long for a community where we can belong, love and care for each other and the community around us, try to follow Jesus and grow spiritually without being caught in the politics and hurtful behaviors of the institutionalized church. We are not perfect. We still make mistakes and hurt each other. However, we are committed to working through our differences in love and gentleness, allowing the grace and mercy of a loving God to heal and reconcile us when we do make those mistakes. We hope that, by doing so, we can BE the church rather than attend or support a church. We welcome people of every age, race, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, educational level, socio-economic status and faith background. While we are unapologetically attempting to follow God in the way of Jesus, we are open to learning from and providing community for people of other faiths and for those who are questioning and exploring faith.
The Table will be hosting Theology on Tap on Thursday, April 13 at Andy's Pub, 3866 Peach St, Erie PA from 7-9pm. People of all faith backgrounds (and non-faith backgrounds!) are welcome to come and share their thoughts on life, God/Universe, how the world works and human response as we learn from each other and enjoy our favorite beverages. Topics of discussion are raised by participants or generated randomly. This event is open to those 18 and older, but those under 21 may not order alcohol.
On All Saints' Day, Tuesday, November 1, 2016, members of
The Table gathered in Frontier Park, Erie PA for a memorial for victims of the Orlando Pulse mass shooting.
On Wednesday, June 15, 2016,
The Table, a local spirituality group held Arts and Prayers for Orlando at Presque Isle. The event was a way for people to express their feeling about the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting that happened the previous weekend. Photos are by Jodi Shay, organizer for The Table.
"Work created in the wake of the Orlando tragedy at Pulse as an expression of our hearts and a show of our solidarity. "
The Table is a group of people who long for a community where we can belong, love and care for each other and the community around us, try to follow Jesus and grow spiritually without being caught in the politics and hurtful behaviors of the institutionalized church. We are not perfect. We still make mistakes and hurt each other. However, we are committed to working through our differences in love and gentleness, allowing the grace and mercy of a loving God to heal and reconcile us when we do make those mistakes. We hope that, by doing so, we can BE the church rather than attend or support a church. We welcome people of every age, race, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, educational level, socio-economic status and faith background. While we are unapologetically attempting to follow God in the way of Jesus, we are open to learning from and providing community for people of other faiths and for those who are questioning and exploring faith.
