When you think of baptism, what comes to mind? On this fifth Sunday of Easter, Kimberly Culbertson explores the inner commitment, public declaration, and the mystery of baptism in Christian spirituality . [Acts 8:26-38] Reflection Are there areas in your life where you need to practice agency, repentance, or return? How does the embodied experience of baptism fit into your […]
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iACT Red Bench Conversation [Apr 30]
Vox’s current local partner organization, iACT (Interfaith Action of Central Texas), holds monthly interfaith discussions at different host communities around the Austin area to promote civil discourse and understanding in our divided world. These facilitated conversations are around a particular predetermined topic, and they are called Red Bench Conversations. Their next gathering will be next week on April 30th at […]
Liturgy, Reflection & Benediction 2024.04.21
Liturgy Good Shepherd and constant companion,Hear the voice of Your flock.We bring to You our burdens and our thanksgiving,our joy and our grief.We hear about quiet waters that promise refreshment,but often find dry land with no place to quench our thirst or rest ourheads.Turn these fruitless deserts into green pastures,into valleys flowing with milk and honey.When we feel helpless in […]
Familiar and True
Who is someone who makes you feel safe? On this Good Shepherd Sunday, Kelly Cutbirth leads us through practices that ground us in the goodness of God’s companioning presence . [Psalm 23] Reflection What familiar advice do you often ignore? What practices help you find a sense of safety and rest? How does the Shepherd’s promise of mercy and goodness, […]
Child Dedication Sunday [May 26]
>>Update<< We have reached capacity for families to dedicate their children on May 26th. There will be another opportunity during our Fall dedication service in October. If you’d like to be included in the October service, please email the greenhouse address below. On May 26th during our Sunday morning liturgy, parents will have the opportunity to dedicate their children before […]
Liturgy, Reflection & Benediction 2024.04.14
Liturgy Let us begin our liturgy with prayer.Your responses are highlighted in yellow.Easter is past, and we are surprised to find you still with us.Like your followers then, we are startled by your presence.We don’t have your flesh and bones to prove it.We cannot touch you or give you food to eat.Give us eyes to see the Risen One,Hearts to […]
Embodying the Tension of Resurrection
As we consider the significance of an embodied resurrection, what tensions are we invited to carry and embody on our journey of faith? On the third Sunday of Easter, Weylin Lee looks at the challenge and richness of an embodied spirituality. [Luke 24:36-48] Reflection How are we invited to live from our vulnerabilities and scars? How might we embody peace […]