“I’m David Hayward. I’m more commonly known as the nakedpastor at nakedpastor.com. However, being a cartoonist and writer who challenges all that is wrong with religion isn’t enough for me. I left the ministry and the church in the spring of 2010, but I still need community. So I started this site, thelastingsupper.com. I personally welcome you!”
“I have been in a dark, dry place spiritually for many years and already in a few days I have encountered God in a way that changed my guilt to grace! I’m not even kidding about that! This is a safe place to come and I recommend it to anyone that needs a supportive community to work out their questions in. I don’t know of any other place like this!” -Ruth Anne
“Within 24 hours of joining the site, it was apparent to me that these members are expert “listeners.” I immediately felt a connect with their stories and experiences and for the first time in over 15 years have found that sense of spiritual community that I longed for–a safe spot to share, grieve, explore, and rejoice!” -Honeyglow
“I’ve interacted with many wonderful people here whose journeys are uniquely theirs, yet we all have shared experiences. The one thing that I find missing when people are questioning, re-evaluating, leaving, or have left their faith is a sense of community. In this site I’ve found a group of people with whom I can be open without fear of judgment. This is a refreshingly respectful and caring gathering of theists, non-theists, and stop in between where I’m learning that I’m not alone – and that’s a really good thing.” -Servantgirl
“There are times when I am exploring beliefs or issues that I like to have my beliefs challenged. There is much to be learned through open debate and a lot of my thinking has changed as a result. The internet forums provide many great places for such discussions and nakedpastor is my favorite. Still…such venues often times are full of anger, insult, and ridicule very much like the churches I left behind. David’s new site provides a wonderful solace from the harms of religion and exclamation point thinkers. Here we can find great support and encouragement in whatever journey we are on. We enjoy the questions for their own value whether we think we have answers or not. Here the focus is on what we all share in common, rather than what is different between us. We have a type of community that I have never experienced in any church setting. Thank you David. I feel very blessed to be a part of this group.” -Gary
“For a nominal fee I could join and I was signed up in a shot. I have felt so unburdened, accepted, loved and free since I joined. I really hope if you are in a spiritual ditch we can help one another to pull you out…come and see what is happening at here. It’s been a godsend for many of us and we are waiting to welcome you too.” -Jacquie
“The kindness and generosity displayed by David and the members of this community is SO incredibly REFRESHING! Less than a day on the forum, and I’m already feeling more of a sense of belonging than I ever thought. I am so excited to have this amazing group in my life, and look forward to sharing and learning with them!” -Moxiegirl
“The Lasting Supper saved my life. My spiritual life. This is the kind of community I’ve been searching for for a long time. People I would never have met otherwise are now becoming great friends.” -Randy
“A haven where sharing your spiritual journey, questions and private struggles becomes easy, as the community is rooted in love, respect and acceptance. Whether you’re post-church or post-Christian or struggling to find your own spirituality, however it may be, you don’t have to do it alone.” -Happy