Mending the World:
Spiritual Hope for Ourselves and Our Planet

by Rev. Bruce G. Epperly & Rabbi Lewis D. Solomon

What we once thought to be “solid ground” has shifted. Our faith is tested. As we struggle for balance and a spiritual center, it is a time for new answers to some very old questions. Infusing tradition with innovation, Rabbi Lewis Solomon and United Church of Christ minister Bruce Epperly present a vision for our wholeness as “spiritual siblings,” joining our spiritual growth for the transformation of the world. Mending the World draws on the deepest insights and unique synthesis of Judaism and Christianity to shape a creative spirituality that affirms:

• We are created for wholeness and abundance, even though we live by scarcity and fear;
• Life’s challenges are an opportunity to become creators, artists, and healers of ourselves and the world;
• Hope arises from the vision that we are part of a Holy Adventure, guided by the love of God;
• Wholeness anywhere contributes to healing everywhere.

“Each of us has a unique role in mending the earth. We can make a difference precisely because we live in a world of relationships and connections where we constantly shape one another’s experiences. We are not isolated atoms or self-made individuals. We arise from an intricate ecology of relationships. Our lives are our contribution to the world beyond ourselves. . . . Our ordinary acts of kindness may be healing catalysts for a child, spouse, friend, or stranger. By the spirit of Shalom, we can add unique beauty to the world around us.”
—from Mending the World

Published by Innisfree Press. For other books by this publisher, visit their website.

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