at way collective, we believe that a way of living is at the heart of the christian wisdom path.

whereas much of religion is complicit in systems of exclusion and oppression, we gather around practices and values that lead us to life.

we see that these practices and values can be shared by people from diverse traditions, religious paths, and non-religious philosophies.

Practice: The Way of Connection

Value: Belonging

Relationships are everywhere. When we see this and live this way, we recognize that everyone belongs, and what we do affects everyone and everything around us.  

Practice: The Way of Curiosity

Value: Mystery

Staying curious is a great way to avoid being judgmental. Since life is not static, but open and unfolding, we get to spend our lives searching the great mysteries.

Practice: The Way of Collaboration

Value: Healing Justice

To build a better world, we've got to work together. Working for the common good means that we must participate in bringing equity in all areas of our life together. 

Practice: The Way of Creativity

Value: Beauty

It takes imagination to create new ways of being together. When beauty is our aim, all sorts of new horizons open up, including new options for organizing religious life. 

Practice: The Way of Consciousness 

Value: Wisdom

So often, we move through our lives unconsciously. Taking time to practice being present, prayerful, and mindful of how we live helps us grow in wisdom. 

Practice: The Way of Compassion

Value: Love

When we orient our lives around practices like these, we can't help but build compassion for a suffering world. Love is the only way forward, for all of us, together.