Podcast: Common Grounds

Common. It’s been around a long time. But some of us aren’t exactly sure what it is, how it functions, why it’s important, or who came up with it and when. Welcome to the PZP series that will introduce you to the Christian liturgical calendar and Revised Common Lectionary. Step by step, host Karin Peter guides us through all the times and seasons important to the Christian faith and how they take us on an adventure tour through scripture. Special introduction to Sacred Space, lectionary based small group ministry, included here.

ES 57 | Common Grounds | Epiphany

Today is the 12th day of Christmas which means it’s Epiphany! What is Epiphany and how exactly should one go about celebrating it? Find out with this episode of our Common Grounds series with Graceland Campus Minister, Mike Hoffman. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Mike Hoffman Download Transcript

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ES 42 | Common Grounds | Advent as a Spiritual Practice | Katie Harmon McLaughlin

Advent 2018 starts tomorrow, so be sure to listen to our bonus episode all about Advent as a spiritual practice. Karin joins Katie Harmon-McLaughlin as they explore the invitation of Advent to slow down and intentionally wait in the tension that the season brings. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Katie Harmon-McLaughlin

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137 | Common Grounds | All Saints Day 

Continuing in our Common Grounds series, Karin talks to Christie Skoorsmith about All Saints Day. They discuss Emma Smith and how she is often seen as a Saint in the Reorganization. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Christie Skoorsmith

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125 | Common Grounds | Ordinary Time

In this episode of Common Grounds, Karin Peter sits down with Presiding Evangelist Jane Gardner to discuss Ordinary Time. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Jane Gardner

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ES 35 | Common Grounds | Epiphany with Pam Cress  

Join Karin in this Common Grounds episode as she talks with Pam Cress about Epiphany in the liturgical calendar that occurs every January 6th – the twelfth day after Christmas.

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ES 34 | Christmas with the Davisdons

For this installment of Common Grounds Karin visits with the Davisdon family from Iowa. They discuss the importance of approaching Christmas as a season of twelve days instead of just a roller coaster ride of a single day. Favorite Christmas Hymns are discussed and they read the verses of their favorite one.

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90 | Common Grounds | Advent | Barbara Borkowski

Join Karin in this Common Grounds episode as she talks with Barbara Borkowski about Advent in the liturgical calender.

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ES 33 | Common Grounds | Reign of Christ Sunday 

Join Karin Peter in this Common Grounds extra shot episode as she discusses the significance of the reign of Christ in the liturgical calendar.

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88 | Common Grounds | World Worship | Richard Betts

Listen to this Common Grounds episode wherein Richard Betts talks about the different ways Community of Christ congregations worship around the world.

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