Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … My aunt who has cancer and is doing well. Jessica … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … The grace and encouragement with the not easy task of letting go. Liz My dad who fell and broke his arm. For his healing and relief from the pain. Sam A friend who’s […]
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Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2019.9.29
Liturgy God, sometimes language feels so constricting As each word, even your name, gets entangled with our experiences of pain, suffering, and shame. May we practice gentleness with ourselves as we search for words to express I am that I am. You do not push, you do not threaten for your way in our life. Instead you wait for our […]
Contemplation: Giving Consent
As we finish our fall vision series exploring Contemplation, Gena Minnix reflects on what our bodies need in order to enter into a contemplative space [Matthew 26:39-42]. Reflection What do I need to know before I can consent to God’s healing action and grace within? Where and when can I include contemplation as part of my daily routine? Spiritual Practice […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2019.9.22
Liturgy Friends, sisters and brothers, welcome to this sacred place this morning. Let us pause for a moment to be still and breathe. Today, when we are challenged, may we be receptive to the Spirit’s moving. When we are humbled, may we make room for God’s healing and grace. When we face difficult emotions and trying situations, may we welcome […]
Contemplation: Noticing Deeply
As we continue our fall vision series exploring Contemplation, Gideon Tsang reflects on why it might be helpful to notice our lives more deeply [Matthew 8:18-22]. Reflection What does it look like to contemplate the ways we divide in life? How can we contemplate finding home within ourselves? Resources Song: Love More (Sharon Van Etten) Spiritual Practice Consider the sides […]
Posada Community Party [Sept 28]
Join us for a fall kickoff party at Posada Esperanza! We’ll have pizza, a bounce house, and some pumpkins to paint. This is a great chance for the Vox community to meet the community at Posada and learn about future volunteer events this fall. We’ll send out more specific information to those attending. Please RSVP using the link below. RSVP [Photo […]
Vox Fall Campout 2019
Mark your calendars! We will be having a fall campout on November 15th-17th at Camp Ben McCulloch. Get your tents, gear and marshmallows ready and get ready to get your camp on. It’s BYOEverthing! Registration for Fall Campout [Photo by John Karwoski @ Flickr]