Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, MI has gone Universalist accepting everyone. Of course most Congregations accept anyone and welcome them to attend but this is a melding of Spiritual ideas and the cross is offensive to portions of the new progressive movement. So it was removed causing a stir in the media.
While many may be shocked, in reality the theology that led to this moment isn’t new.
You have as many gods as you have towns, O Judah; and the altars you have set up to burn incense to that shameful god Baal are as many as the streets of Jerusalem.’ – Jeremiah 11:13
This isn’t new but an old path taken by God’s people. While spiritual sounding it has removed the unique and urgent message Christ had given his followers. So whether the cross is there or not something far more important was long ago removed. What might that have been?
…”This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” – Luke 9:35
It’s a free country to believe anything they choose. Thankfully they also removed the name so they don’t create any further confusion by calling themselves Christian. HT to Museum of Idolatry- NEWS VIDEO.
Here is a their statement of belief from their bulletin.
C3 is an inclusive spiritual community connected by a sense of mystery and love that many call God. Inclusive grace moves us to embrace all with unconditional love and gracious acceptance, celebrating ethnicity, gender, age, and sexual orientation. We honor all spiritual paths, and celebrate the universal truths such as peace and unity that all traditions point to. Please join us as we strive for greater love and peace in the world inspired by Jesus and social activists through the centuries who challenged the status quo. Join us to be the change we wish to see in the world, respecting earth’s patterns, and honoring wellness in its many forms. We are a community of open mind and warm heart, valuing the human journey, where all are encouraged to honor their minds and unique spiritual path, ask questions in good company, and embrace the peace of inner wholeness. We invite all to join us in this exciting adventure of humanity.
| C3 Exchange takes down cross |
Online News Article:
C3Exchange, 225 E. Exchange, Spring Lake, was formerly known as Christ Community Church. The Rev. Ian Lawton, the church’s pastor, said the name change and removing the cross were designed to reflect the church’s diverse members.
via Spring Lake’s Christ Community Church removes cross, changes name to C3Exchange | MLive.com.
