Urban Sanctuary

San Jose, CA

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Urban Sanctuary is a boldly progressive spiritual community rooted in the Christian tradition. We seek to be a safe place to explore beliefs and practices with freedom. A place where questions are encouraged and where valued Wisdom traditions co-exist to enrich each other.

Do justice.
Love kindness.
Walk humbly.

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Kristen



I love our church.  Such a sweet, healing community.


- Kristen -

2018-08-03T14:56:52+00:00
I love our church.  Such a sweet, healing community. - Kristen -

Neil, Musician



The Urban Sanctuary community allows me to use my powers for good.


- Neil, Musician -

2018-08-03T14:57:33+00:00
The Urban Sanctuary community allows me to use my powers for good. - Neil, Musician -

Deb



God is not put in a box here. We are fellow travelers supporting each other as we work for peace in ourselves and in the world.


- Deb -

2018-08-03T14:57:52+00:00
God is not put in a box here. We are fellow travelers supporting each other as we work for peace in ourselves and in the world. - Deb -

Sandra



It’s a “come as you are” place, where I feel totally accepted.


- Sandra -

2018-08-03T14:58:13+00:00
It’s a “come as you are” place, where I feel totally accepted. - Sandra -

Kevin



Your faith is yours and yours alone, but having this community gives it a home.


- Kevin -

2018-08-03T14:58:35+00:00
Your faith is yours and yours alone, but having this community gives it a home. - Kevin -

Jesus was an Illegal Immigrant

What if one of the families crossing the border happened to be named Joseph, Mary and Jesus?  It has happened.  It came to be for the same reason many families are coming to our borders now – to flee from violence.  The story goes that King Herod heard that there were rumors that the Messiah had been born among the Hebrew people.  Herod did not like any threats to his power, apparently, even from a baby.  So he ordered Hebrew children under age 2 to be killed.  It’s one of those horrible stories in the Bible, warning us of the human capacity to commit genocide.Fearing for their son’s life, Joseph and Mary decided to flee Herod’s territory for a safer place.  The story is called “The … [Read More...] about Jesus was an Illegal Immigrant