Lenten word: yes.
Scripture – John 21:15b. He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” Song – Macklemore featuring Skylar Grey in Glorious.
Meditation on the vine as tree of life — connector and source — themes of hope from Hebrew scriptures, Gospel of John ‘I Am’ statements and more.
Subscribe Past Issues RSS Translate Around existence twine, (Oh, bridge that hangs across the gorge!) ropes of twisted vine. — Matsuo Basho The Gay, the Straight, the Preacher, The privileged, the homeless, the Teacher. They all hear the speaking of the Tree. They hear the first and last of every Tree Speak to humankind today. […]
Lent word: eXile.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:4 – Even if you are exiled to the ends of the world, from there the Lord your God will gather you, and from there God will bring you back. The song is music group Exile’s country song ‘Gimme One More Chance’.
How we’re caring for each other. Changes to worship (sanctuary open, in-person gatherings suspended, introducing remote worship & gathering plans). Community support. Spiritual resources, and Jackson eNews list of ‘to do’ ideas!
SANCTUARY OPEN & WORSHIPING in NEW (REMOTE) WAYS! 24/7 Place to Pray Our doors to our sanctuary remain open 24/7 for personal prayer and individual worship. Please use hand sanitizers as you come and go, and wipe down door knobs in your coming and going. New Ways to Worship Meanwhile, all church-based gatherings in the […]
Lenten word: wonder.
Scripture: Psalm 139:14-16 – I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes beheld my unformed substance. In your book were […]