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Jerry Zehr is an ordained minister and has been a leader in Interfaith ministries for over 30 years. He has helped to create four interfaith organizations, including the Carmel Interfaith Alliance and the Indiana Multifaith Network. Jerry and his wife Diane have been married for over 37 years with two daughters and two grandchildren.

Jerry leads workshops, retreats, and has spoken at events on different aspects of Walking the Enlightened Path, Developing Inner Peace, Learning to Forgive, and Building Understandings of Different Faith Traditions.

Before Jerry went into the ministry, he was an Equity Actor performing in over 50 musicals and dramas. His novel"Blurring the Lines " tells of his experience in the entertainment business in Los A
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The Truth We Never Say Out Loud: Why You’re Far Less Alone Than You Think

Every week, I talk with people about their struggles, fears, regrets, hopes, faith, heartbreak, and the quiet battles they carry.And after years of listening, I’ve realized something profound—something I wish every person could know:Most of the pain we carry feels personal…but it’s actually universal.You may think your fear is unusual.Your shame is unique.Your confusion is uncommon.Your loneliness Read more of this blog post »
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I just finished reading A Rooftop to Jerusalem, and I’m still carrying the weight and wonder of it in my heart. Few novels have moved me as deeply as this one. Michael Kinnamon has crafted a story that is not only beautifully written, but also spirit ...more
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“There is a commonality in our faith traditions that can help us turn away from polarization and re-create a greater sense of community in which our differences are honored.”
Jerry Zehr, The Peacemaker's Path: Multifaith Reflections to Deepen Your Spirituality

“Loving our friends is easy, loving the other will bring shalom.”
Jerry Zehr, The Peacemaker's Path: Multifaith Reflections to Deepen Your Spirituality

“A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.”
Jean de La Fontaine, Fables

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

“Loving our friends is easy, loving the other will bring shalom.”
Jerry Zehr, The Peacemaker's Path: Multifaith Reflections to Deepen Your Spirituality

“There is a commonality in our faith traditions that can help us turn away from polarization and re-create a greater sense of community in which our differences are honored.”
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Jerry Zehr Mary wrote: "Hi, Jerry! I love Marcus Borg. He was at CTS last Fall, and he inspired me to reconnect with CTS after years of estrangement from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). What an amazing schol..."

yes I love Borg - I think you will enjoy my new book coming out May 1st Blurring the Lines- its a novel that includes some of Borg's theology- go my my FB for Blurring the Lines and read about it


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Mary Yeah, Rumi! A poet of Spirit! And, so wild.


message 1: by Mary

Mary Hi, Jerry! I love Marcus Borg. He was at CTS last Fall, and he inspired me to reconnect with CTS after years of estrangement from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). What an amazing scholar and teacher. We went to hear him at St. Luke's United Methodist where the liturgy is still embedded in sexist language.

How long, O Lord?


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