http://www.progressivefaithblogcon.com/blog Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:51:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just short of two years ago, I emailed Rachel Barrenblat at Velveteen Rabbi and asked her to tell me if I was crazy or not. I don't know exactly how I worded it, but I basically said, "I just got an email asking if I was going to Godblogcon ... http://www.progressivefaithblogcon.com/blog/?p=25 Thanks to the hard work of blog con member Michelle Murrain, the Prog Faith Con Blog has moved from our former home (at Blogsome) to this spiffy new WordPress install. Thanks, Michelle! If you're receiving this message, folks, stay tuned; the planning group is hammering out details now, and we hope ... http://www.progressivefaithblogcon.com/blog/?p=24 Last weekend three folks from the first Progressive Faith Blog Con gathered for a sweet reason — the baptism of PFBC co-founder Thurman’s twin sons. The boys were baptized at an Episcopal church in Secaucus, and for a special twist, they received Jewish and Muslim blessings from Rachel and Hussein. ... http://www.progressivefaithblogcon.com/blog/?p=4 Months of radio silence, and suddenly two posts in one day — go figure!   Consider this a PSA. If you’re interested in keeping abreast of PFBC developments, there are two ways you can do that: Obviously you can read this blog, either by visiting the site regularly or subscribing to our ... http://www.progressivefaithblogcon.com/blog/?p=5 Hi, all! After much conversation on the conference-planning email list which was established at the first blog con last summer, we’ve decided that the PBFC will be a biennial event, so we’re planning to hold our second conference in summer of 2008. Those of us who are active in domestic ... http://www.progressivefaithblogcon.com/blog/?p=6 Hi gang! Long time no blog, I realize; apologies for the lengthy radio silence. Thurman just posted over at Street Prophets, asking whether there’s general interest in a second annual Prog Faith Blog Con coming to pass (and, as a related query, who out there might be willing to join the ... http://www.progressivefaithblogcon.com/blog/?p=7 Emily Ronald from The Pluralism Project has posted her post-con write-up. She talks about exploring a new means of communication, defines blogging, and recollects and summarizes the weekend’s events, panels, and conversations. Well worth a read. Thanks, Emily! http://www.progressivefaithblogcon.com/blog/?p=8 This week’s Progressive Faith Blog Carnival is being hosted at Metacentricities. We have a new Carnival Page up, so please have a look. Also, if you would like to host a carnival (we need hosts!!!) please drop an email to carnival@progressivefaithblogcon.com. There are some other changes afoot, like a webring, and ... http://www.progressivefaithblogcon.com/blog/?p=9 Um, I’m gonna say this one was called due to excessive heat and pretend like it isn’t every bit as hot today as it was yesterday when I forgot to post this. Anyway, here we go: Take a highbrow look at how spirituality is necessary for humanity. Then ponder the meaning ... http://www.progressivefaithblogcon.com/blog/?p=10 If you’re interested in hosting the Carnival, leave a comment and I’ll get you set up for it. http://www.progressivefaithblogcon.com/blog/?p=11