Stations of the Cross for Pandemic Days The Stations of the Cross are a deeply powerful practice that asks us to bring our whole selves–the grief, the confusion, the searching–and lay it alongside the journey Jesus took in his own great moments of suffering. A unique Stations of the Cross...
As these days continue on, with the pressures and uncertainties that seem to come in waves, many of the conversations we share all orbit around questions of what we can do in these moments. How does our faith actually give us new eyes, ears, and a heart for living each...
A Labyrinth at Grace A temporary labyrinth has been installed under some shade trees in the corner of the Grace Center parking lot! Follow the link to learn more about how to use a labyrinth as a prayer practice. With opportunities for in-person worship still limited, we hope you'll come...
Labyrinths are ancient symbols of the spiritual journey—from the outer world, to the innermost parts of our spiritual hearts, and back to the world again. A labyrinth might look like a maze, but it’s not, because you cannot get lost in a labyrinth. There is one path in and out....
Regathering Postponed At the request of our bishop and in light of an increased number of new COVID-19 cases in our area, Grace has agreed to postpone our plan to begin gathering for small group worship in the nave. The staff, vestry, and liturgy cluster have worked to develop a...
At the request of our bishop and in light of an increased number of new COVID-19 cases in our area, Grace has agreed to postpone our plan to begin gathering for small group worship in the nave. The staff, vestry, and liturgy cluster have worked to develop a viable plan...
Stuart asked us some pretty tough questions in his sermon last week. Questions like, “What do you really consider most important in your life?” “What are you giving your life to?” What do you desire?” What burdens are you carrying that you need to put down?” These are questions for...
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:30) On December 8, 1968,...
I’ve been meeting with a group of friends who gather (virtually, these days) to support one another in our creative endeavors. Lately, we’ve been looking at poetry. I must confess that I was not particularly excited about this venture, but I was outvoted. I have since adjusted my attitude, but...
The writer of Ecclesiastes reminds there is a time for everything… including things we think of as “unpleasant” or “unfaithful” like weeping, mourning, or breaking apart. (Eccl. 3:1-8). In these days of isolation, unrest, frustration, and loss, many of us are feeling lots of uncomfortable things. These uncomfortable feelings can...