Posted 84 days ago
Bartimaeus Community
Bartimaeus Community in Bremerton, Washington is one creative example of Christians living in community.
For many of us, what guides and animates our desire to love our neighbor and live in community is our common conviction concerning the central truths of the historic Christian faith; namely, our belief in Jesus, who lived a life of perfect love for those around Him. This understanding leads us to the Scriptures and the various Christian traditions for guidance in living the life He modeled for us…Not all of us share these same convictions, nor are they a requirement to live here at Bartimaeus. Though many here identify as followers of Jesus, others of us do not and instead pursue what is spiritually important to us. What we all have in common, however, is our shared commitment to wider community involvement, concern for the poor, and environmental stewardship. We recognize the uniqueness of every person and make it our commitment to live in respect for one another’s beliefs and values.
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