Our Expressions
Life within the Simple Way is always changing. Sometimes things we start like our after-school theater program spin-off into entirely new organizations like Yes! And..., other times, changing seasons simply bring changing times, as we started with one house, expanded to a few, went back to one, and now are preparing to launch a new Apprenticeship House. A lot of what goes on in our neighborhood is a local expression of The Simple Way, while some of our larger, national and global projects, are about connecting with and fostering other outposts of grace and discipleship. Read more about Our Expressions12 Marks of New Monasticism
Moved by God's Spirit in this time called America to assemble at St. Johns Baptist Church in Durham, NC, we wish to acknowledge a movement of radical rebirth, grounded in God's love and drawing on the rich tradition of Christian practices that have long formed disciples in the simple Way of Christ. This contemporary school for conversion which we have called a "new monasticism," is producing a grassroots ecumenism and a prophetic witness within the North American church which is diverse in form, but characterized by twelve marks. Read more about 12 Marks of New MonasticismNewsletter Archives
When we began The Simple Way, we sent regular newsletters to our friends, family, and supporters. After ten years, we wanted to include more voices in our conversation so we transformed our newsletter into Consp!re magazine. Read more about Newsletter ArchivesThe Onion
As we have matured grown over the past few years, we have developed several different layers of communal commitment (we say “layers” because “levels” connotes a progressive movement upward, which is not the case). We believe defining these expectations and accountability will allow for a healthier family as we grow together, rather than people feeling they need to take on more responsibility than they are comfortable with, or not feeling the freedom to take more responsibility.
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This list is compiled by Shane. The answers do not necessarily reflect those of every member of TSW, but Shane has done his best to represent us here, and the things he’s heard others say… so don’t think he’s this smart on his own!
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What it really looks like each day
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The spirit of Potter Street
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We have a few pillars which ground and support our community. The are the “lenses” by which we view the world and the motivation for our work and life.
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The Simple Way is a web of subversive friends conspiring to spread the vision of 'Loving God, Loving People, and Following Jesus' in our neighborhoods and in our world.
Our hearts and bellies are grateful for the ice cream lovin' we got this summer. Our friend, Ben Cohen (co-counder of Ben and Jerry's ice cream) donated several hundred ice creams for Potter Street Camp. Thanks Molly for helping make it all happen! Here are a few pictures of the fun... Get the details
The Simple Way would like to welcome the Petersens to Philly.
The Village House is designed to give people an opportunity to live, work, and serve here at The Simple Way. We are seeking a handful of individuals that are interested in being a part of this pilot program. So no matter if you're in your 90s, 20s, or somewhere between here's your opportunity to come for a season of time and work with The Simple Way. Get the details
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Our newsletter turned into Consp!re, a quarterly conversation about community.
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