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"&lt;p&gt;[D]mergent was formed out of our experience with the emerging tribes of Generation X &amp;amp; the Millennial Generation.&amp;nbsp; As we sought to minister in this emerging context we became aware of the need to move beyond traditional models and witness the Spirit moving in nontraditional spaces. &amp;nbsp;We saw a need for a space in which people concerned about the direction of mainline denominations could&amp;nbsp;gather together to offer a creative vision of where committed followers of Jesus might extend\u2014and in many cases, seek to transform\u2014the legacy of mainline Christianity.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We desire to be a part of a movement toward wholeness.&amp;nbsp; We live in a fragmented world, finding welcome and reconciliation at the table, as well as a charge to be welcoming and reconciling.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We embrace&amp;nbsp;all who come with earnest hearts and a willingness to engage each other in thoughtful, honest, and compassionate discussion.&amp;nbsp; We seek to be a space committed to envisioning the unfolding reign of God, a space in which we encourage prophetic imagination in the service of seeking justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;\u200BPart of what we take to be our mission lies in helping the church to think creatively about what kind of transformation will be necessary for the church to be a faithful witness to emerging generations in a post-denominational world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So, ok nerds, if that sounds like your your kinda gig, then hang on for a \u200Bboatload of awesome!&lt;/p&gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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