Not everyone who deconstructs their faith wants to leave it entirely. For so many, reconciling with the faith they love and are deeply connected to isn’t part of their journey. But are there really churches out there doing things differently than what so many of us are used to? And what could it look like for a church itself to deconstruct old patterns, deeply rooted history, and its own wrongdoings?
In this episode, I’m talking with Rev. Dr. Marcia Mount Shoop, lead pastor at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Asheville, NC. Together, we discuss GCPC’s unique approach to church community, including its dedication to dismantling white supremacy, examining power structures, and rethinking the way things have always been.
Resources
- Read Rev. Dr. Shoop's Book Let the Bones Dance: Embodiment and the Body of Christ
- Learn More About Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
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Not everyone who deconstructs their faith wants to leave it entirely. For so many, reconciling with the faith they love and are deeply connected to isn’t part of their journey. But are there really churches out there doing things differently than what so many of us are used to? And what could it look like for a church itself to deconstruct old patterns, deeply rooted history, and its own wrongdoings?
In this episode, I’m talking with Rev. Dr. Marcia Mount Shoop, lead pastor at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Asheville, NC. Together, we discuss GCPC’s unique approach to church community, including its dedication to dismantling white supremacy, examining power structures, and rethinking the way things have always been.
Resources
- Read Rev. Dr. Shoop's Book Let the Bones Dance: Embodiment and the Body of Christ
- Learn More About Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
