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/The story of Holy Week and Easter is more than ancient history—it’s a story that speaks directly to our world today.
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The story of Holy Week and Easter is more than ancient history—it’s a story that speaks directly to our world today.
Read MoreDEEPER is an artist series committed to bringing thought provoking, spiritually-infused art to our community. We hope to create an atmosphere where you can freely explore better questions for your own spiritual journey and find yourself connected and drawn in to sustained conversation. We believe sharing Deeper art, like what you hear during this series, is part of the journey.
DEEPER begins on March 9 and goes through March 30. Here’s the line-up…
March 9 | Peter Mayer: Minnesota's Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for 30 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs for a small planet--songs about interconnectedness and the human journey--songs about life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact of our existence. He also writes songs about dress hats, pumpkins and pajamas, and other important stuff. More about Peter Mayer HERE.
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March 16 | Mayyadda: Mayyadda is an artist on a mission, using her music as a powerful medium to transport listeners to new perspectives and guide them on a journey of personal and collective healing. She’s not confined to one genre but rather weaves a captivating tapestry of sounds that she fondly dubs “BlackGirlMagic.” More about Mayyadda HERE.
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March 23 | Ellis Delaney: There’s just something about Ellis Delaney. At once funny and wise, thoughtful and uninhibited, with a captivating voice that is matched by tender, sometimes funny, uplifting lyrics. If you looked up the definition of open-hearted in the dictionary, you just might find a photo of Ellis there. Their performances are transformational; leaving audiences feeling better, with softened edges & opened hearts. More about Ellis Delaney HERE.
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March 30 | Derek Webb: A 30+ year music industry veteran, Derek Webb has sold millions of albums while ruffling political & spiritual feathers alike as both a solo artist and a founding member of Texas-based folk/rock band Caedmon’s Call. More about Derek Webb HERE.
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Join us for a creative, thought-provoking journey where pop culture meets spirituality, inviting us to weave deeper connections in our lives and our world.
Read MoreJoin us for “Give Up.” What if there’s something calling you back to yourself to simply be… and that it will be more than enough?
Read MoreYou are invited to get “In the Spirit” with the Fabric Youth annual Christmas musical – Alice in Christmasland!
Read MoreWarm up to chili. Wake up to change! We’ll gather for tasty fun and inspiration as home chefs battle in our chili cook-off!
Read MoreWe’ll pause, reflect, and imagine as we discover together what’s worth giving a fig (or more!) for…
Read MoreWe have named some tools for your CareIQ toolbox that we think everyone needs to deal with the “out-of-the-ordinary” care situations of life, especially during this tense election season of 2024.
Read MoreThere are dozens of directions our attention is being pulled. How might you chart a course forward in a way you feel at peace with?
Read MoreCould it be that the closer we look at ourselves, each other and the world the more we begin to recognize “God?”
Read MoreTogether, let's get into the concept of "sabbath," reclaim it a bit, and let it pick away at "the way things are" as we move forward towards how things could be.
Read MoreHow might we shift our gaze up from ourselves and peer out into the wider world together with good courage? We’ll hear from trusted experts and practice being brave in uncertain times.
Read MoreThere’s more to living than not being dead! The Easter story gives us a beautiful (if not kind of scary) look into both death and life.
Read MoreRooted | There seems to be a connection between suffering and disconnection. Join in as we check in on our interconnected root systems!
Read MoreWho’s that guy? It’s Ian! Still not enough? Well, we’re all just starting to get to know Ian McConnell and his family. “What would possess a seemingly rational human to hop into the driver’s seat of this bus?” you ask. Maybe for a similar reason you’d choose to be part of the Fabric experiment! Come find out (or be reminded) why Fabric matters so much with the “New Guy!”
Read MoreWe’ll look at the surprising power - and the challenges - of help. Both asking for and offering it. Good basic healthy reminders for all of us.
Read MoreThat sounds a bit heretical, and probably is. But face it, Greg has a perspective he’s used for the past 17 years (his pitching mound). Its purpose hasn’t been to make us agree with him but to get us thinking… together… about the stuff that matters
Read MoreChefs will battle for their chili to be crowned this year's best. Cast your votes for your favorite, win fabulous raffle prizes AND support the difference-making work of this year’s incredible local nonprofit partner, Full Cycle!
Read MoreFabric Kids share their version of this musical tale to help us all consider how we can be part of a Christmas that lasts.
Read MoreIf you can’t find the real meaning of Christmas in a Santa Claus movie where can you? Okay, we agree, probably lots of places.
Read MoreFabric… now on the World Wide Web! Fabric is a thoughtful, progressive church community based in South Minneapolis. Together we're experimenting with what church can be for folks, and engaging life "woven deeply" (with ourselves, God, and all others) through conversations that matter, significant relationships, and inspiring experiences for people of all ages. We take this stuff seriously, and prioritize playfulness along the way!
A brief preview of our upcoming FabricTV+ series, and announcing the first-ever Fabric Film Festival! Put together a team and make a film together— it doesn’t matter if you’re a pro or haven’t made a short film before… it’s all about creativity, not perfection!
Photos and reflections by Jeanette Mayo
The turn of the calendar tempts us with promises of newness—fresh starts, better habits, upgraded versions of ourselves. But what if, instead of charging ahead with self-improvement schemes, we took a cue from winter’s stillness? What if we let go of the relentless hustle and embraced the radical idea that we are already enough?
Fabric’s January series, “Give Up,” has invited us into this counterintuitive wisdom—the grace of resting, receiving, and recognizing our inherent worth. Nature doesn’t demand that a hibernating bear emerge as a “better” bear. Spring’s renewal is not about striving but about unfolding what has been there all along.
In Wintering, Katherine May reminds us that transformation often happens in the quiet, unseen spaces. And in Belonging, Toko-pa Turner challenges us to strengthen our “receiving muscle,” to accept the support woven into our interconnected lives. “You are the receiver of too many generosities to count,” she writes. “Count them anyway.”
So, what if we stopped trying to earn our existence? What if we acknowledged the trees, the friendships, the small kindnesses that hold us? What if, instead of striving, we surrendered to belonging?
You are the gift. That’s enough. May it be so.
-Ian
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Some Deeper wisdom about doing your job from Mayyadda and Katy Schalla Lesiak’s OpEd this week. “…If those questions raise your own version of imposter syndrome or worry that you are wasting your time or not doing enough – you might be doing something right!”