We Believe
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That the Divine, beyond our knowing or naming, exists in mystery beyond any one tradition or denomination, but is glimpsed through rites and rituals that summon holy presence and imagination.
That all of life is precious, and that we are called to steward the land as a part of our worship. That every life is uniquely and wonderfully made, and a gift to be relished and shared with faithfulness and joy. That death itself is also a gift as we are returned to the ground with reverence and respect for the natural world. Acknowledging these gifts of life and death, we believe that we are called to offer a collaborative space for spiritual communion and practice around life and death for all. Where nature is enough. |
The Bluestem Community StoryBluestem Community was founded by community members who wanted to create a place of worship in nature, led by a cadre of conveners of services, where people could practice their spiritual traditions and faith in the manner in which they felt most directly connected them with the Divine.
Respect for the land, native habitat, the stewardship of fields, woodlands, and water features, as well as honoring the memory of those who have gone before us, is at the core of this connection. Through solitary and shared experiences of meditation, reflection, mindful recreation, fellowship, learning, and natural burial, Bluestem Community is growing an inclusive community of spiritual seekers dedicated to caring for our natural resources and each other. |
Bluestem grasses in the Meadow
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The genesis for Bluestem Community was conceived in Durham, North Carolina, in September 2018. We are grateful for that first conversation with Allen Brimer · Ben Johnston-Krase · Brandon Wert. The vision for Bluestem continued to evolve with the support of friends: Robin Barefoot · Carl Baumann · Sara Brink · Allen Brimer · Kerry Brock · Dan Bruer · Billy Campbell · Kimberley Campbell · Sidney Cruze · Meredith Emmett · Heidi Hannapel · Stan Holt · Freddie Johnson · Jennifer Evans · Kim Livingston · Jeff Masten · John Christian Phifer · Courtney Reid-Eaton · Franzi Rokoske · Jonathan Smith · Laura Starkey · Beth Tillman · Lee Webster · Brandon Wert · Anne Weston · Sara Williams
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