Dear Saints,
Summer is upon us, and with it comes the fire of the Holy Spirit!
Rather than shift into the rhythm of Ordinary Time, we are going to stay with Pentecost just a while longer and celebrate the Spirit with us. In honor of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples at Pentecost and the birthing of the church, the session and I have agreed to an adventure in departing from the lectionary, at least for June, July and August. Instead we will journey through a set of ‘faith practices’ as set out in Diana Butler Bass’ book Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighborhood Church is Transforming the Faith and Practicing Our Faith: A Way of Life for a Searching People, edited by Dorothy C. Bass.
We will begin by exploring Butler Bass’ ten "Signposts of Renewal," many of which appear in Dorothy Bass’ book as well. The ten faith practices are: Hospitality; Discernment; Healing; Contemplation; Testimony; Diversity; Justice; Worship; Reflection; and Beauty.
Please join us as we journey together with the Holy Spirit this summer. May this be a time of refreshment for all of us.
Traveling mercies for all during this time of pilgrimage!
Blessings,
Rebecca
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