09-24-23

ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
September 24, 2023
It is Sunday—isn’t it amazing how it seems to come back around every week? There is a pattern to our lives, and though some people push back against structure and regular practices, such things tend to create a rhythm that allows for more to be accomplished in a single day, along with keeping chaos at bay and helping to create a design for life that knows more peace. Some people have patterns in their weekly practices, and for others, the pattern is found daily. I find that if my morning routine is abruptly interrupted, not only do I find myself forgetting small things, but I feel more frazzled. A weekly gathering in a religious community may not be for everyone, but I find that beginning the week with the familiarity of worship, of people who speak and act with love, some rituals that reinforce my belovedness, and a song or two that lifts my spirit, can create a mindset much better prepared for whatever might come my way. I hope to see you in worship.

​God, you invite us into a sacred rhythm through which we gain clarity and peace in our lives. May the familiarity of a community rooted in love recenter us in what is good and healthy and joy-filled. Amen.