(Almost) every Sunday morning, I get to sit right in the front of the church as we gather for worship. I see the congregation build as people come into the sanctuary, some laughing and chatting, some quiet and reflective, sleepy or grumpy, peaceful or bubbling over with cheer -- each one, every one, a needed part of the tapestry of this bright, radiant place.
On Sundays we meet together to ground ourselves in something deep and real and unending. To set our sights on something high and luminous and inviting. We gather to look to each other for understanding and wisdom. To open our hearts to God together. We gather to be reminded that we belong to each other and to rejoice that the whole thing -- our community, our town, nation, world -- belongs to God’s love.
This Lent we’ll try on a new way of gathering to do that grounding, seeking, and rejoicing – a way that invites conversation and participation.