Are you a Spiritual Progressive? Are you concerned at seeing religion ignored by the Left and manipulated by the Right? Are you a member of a faith-based or spiritual community that recognizes the unity of social justice, environmental sustainability and spiritual depth? If you answer "yes," you are a spiritual progressive! Join our network and meet others who represent diverse backgrounds and experience, yet share a common concern for the well-being of individuals, communities, and the Earth.

In brief, our common goals include:
* Creating a society that promotes caring relationships
* Reviving the element of the sacred in daily life
* Promoting social responsibility in our government and corporations
* Infusing our educational system with values of caring, tolerance, gratitude, and personal responsibility
* Supporting a national health care plan that works for all
* Promoting stewardship of the environment
* Supporting a Global Marshall Plan reflecting nonviolence and generosity
To find out more, go to www.spiritualprogressives.org. If you like what you read and want to be part of the Seattle metropolitan area group, please join forces with us! Simply follow the "Join this Group" link. Once a member, posting a brief note of introduction about yourself is encouraged. Our listserv is our main avenue of communication, so please jump right on in!

We are not at this time scheduling general face-to-face meetings, but encourage groups to convene around specific issues and actions. For example, watch for announcements of our Spirit Matters group to share insights and learnings from various spiritual disciplines.