Thoughts Along the Way . . .

I’ve been thinking a lot about community and connection lately. In many real and powerful ways our very existence is shaped by the connections we share with each other and with God. Our experience of life takes on meaning and purpose and direction because we are in relationship. That is what it means to be Church. That is what it means to be human. To be fully alive requires that we be open to the presence of those around us and the presence of the Sacred within us. We are not in this on our own – never have been, never will be. Sometimes this is easy. Often it is challenging. Always it is essential.

This reality offers guidance and direction for our life together as a congregation. As we prepare to move forward into a time of visioning and discernment, seeking the leading of God’s Spirit, it will be important to remember that each and every one of us are vital pieces of the picture. It will take all of us together to become most fully who God is calling us to be. It also means we must always remember to keep our doors and our arms and our hearts open so that we can continue to invite and welcome others into our circle of community. There is always room for one more – always one more. How will God use this gift of our connections to help in the healing of the world?

- Pastor Roger
(keeping my feet firmly planted in the flow)