WhY START a ZOE Pod?

Jesus was a subversive.  He started a revolutionary movement of radical compassion, from within the dominant religion of his place and time. Do you hear his call to be a catalyst for positive change?  Do you want to explore and embody his radical message of agape love, full inclusion, and action for justice?

Maybe you were brought up evangelical and you now need a more open, thoughtful, and socially active approach to Christian living.  Maybe you were raised Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox but are turned off by the right-wing turn many in your traditions are taking. You wish you could find an open-hearted, open-minded Christian fellowship where you could explore the spirituality of great spiritual leaders like St. Francis, Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, Mother Teresa, and Pope Francis. 

You are not alone.  Today there is a huge exodus of young people from conservative forms of Christianity.  And many who stay in it are struggling. Maybe you're just starting your spiritual search and would love to find a group of students rooted in progressive Christian faith who will welcome you just as you are -- with your unique questions and doubts, hopes and dreams.

Maybe you're already part of a campus Christian fellowship and you love your fellow students, but you're frustrated with your organization’s harmful dogma and social/political stances. You can start a ZOE pod within or alongside it!