Inspirations Blog
A multimedia collection of stories, learnings, reflections, and resources from the people and ministries of Juniper Formation.
Public Liturgy to Honor Jax Gratton
Bad Faith: The Way of the Cross in Our Time
Last weekend, our community gathered for a difficult and necessary screening of the documentary Bad Faith followed by a facilitated conversation about Christian nationalism and our call as people of faith in this moment. After the film, we had a vulnerable discussion where we discussed and discerned how we could move forward together.
Prophetically Reimagining the Church Conference: Join Us in Building a More Just Future
You are invited to the Prophetically Reimagining the Church Conference, taking place September 19-20, 2025, at the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado.
Discounted early-bird registration available through July 31st. Click here to register.
Bad Faith Screenings
🎬Join us for a hybrid screening and discussion of "Bad Faith" - a powerful feature-length documentary that explores the dangerous rise of Christian Nationalism in the United States.
Part archival chronicle, part exposé, this film reveals the secretive political machinery that has relentlessly sought to weaken and destroy American democracy in order to promote its authoritarian vision.
Cocreate the World as It Could Be
We are as committed as ever to live out our faith even as it is being threatened by the powers that be in this country. We need your help to continue our collective work to cocreate the world as it could be as we follow the disruptive peacemaking ways of Jesus.
It would be amazing if our Juniper Formation friends could help us raise $10,000 in the next month.
Red flag rules: A different kind of identity theft prevention
This post challenges us to examine the harmful beliefs rooted in whiteness, heteronormativity, and gender binaries that erase diverse identities. It explores how flags — from the Mexican flag to the Pride and Juneteenth flags — serve as symbols of existence, resistance, and liberation in contrast to the rising threat of white supremacy, fascism, and Christian nationalism.
Vision Casting, Storytelling & Dreaming the Mutual Aid Sanctuary
Please join us on Tuesday, May 27th, 5:30-7:30 pm MDT for a collaborative gathering of those interested in Vision Casting, Storytelling & Dreaming the Mutual Aid Sanctuary. We're building it together.
Congregational Legal Talk: Sheltering Vulnerable People
Faith leaders, clergy, and congregational decision makers are invited to learn about legal frameworks for sheltering vulnerable people. This talk and Q&A will include topics of:
Harboring - do's and don'ts, risks, risk mitigation, public presence, etc
Public vs private spaces in faith communities
The Trump immigration registration process, which went into effect on April 11th
Holy Week Reflections on Lament, Presence, and Collective Liberation
This is a Coup
Empires always fall, and by the grace of God so shall we
Resourcing the Work of Collective Gender + Sexuality Liberation
Love-Filled Joy
Advent's Call to Love
The Way of Peace
2024 Ministry Highlights
Sustainability has been one of our top goals this past year, and closing out the year, we can say that we are making it with your support!
The Spirit of God has moved through us and provided for us for five years and we expect for many more to come. We have loads of gifts and talents, and more people joining us who want to be a part of our church in active ministry who are bringing new gifts and talents and ideas for ministries.