Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … A community that has allowed me to come as I am during a season of depression and for the healing it has brought. Meg The healing and acceptance I’ve found in this community. Ed A friend’s baby who is doing well after being born prematurely. Tara … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of […]
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Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2019.8.4
Liturgy We are beloved fools, all of us, for believing the airbrushed lies and shrink-wrapped promises of the voices that whisper you are not enough. This morning, Vox family, may we attune ourselves to the stern voice of compassion proclaiming in our midst: Relent. Be loved. That same voice tells us, too, the hard truth we labor to avoid—that we […]
Scarce Abundance
Jason Minnix invites to reflect on what we are striving for and what Jesus invites us to consider regarding our attachments [Luke 12:13-21]. Reflection How might I access the grace to see the nightmares I’m holding onto? What does it look like to experience the abundance I already possess? Where do I hear invitation to move into my interior work? […]
Growing In Substance
Weylin Lee explores what it means for us to grow in a meaningful way if the substance of our faith is Christ [Colossians 2:6-19]. Reflection How can you allow gratitude to overflow in your life? In what ways can you engage the dying process in order to experience life? In what ways is our practice of freedom moving us towards […]
Community Prayers 2019.7.28
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … A time of rest as I go into a time of furlough. Liz MaryAnn and the blessing of whose she’s been to this community and her genuine care of others. Becca Gratitude for how my life has changed. Terry The amazing blessing that my partner has received and the joy that’s come with it. Anslee MAC and for her […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2019.7.28
Liturgy As we enter into this time and space, let’s invite our bodies and minds to settle in. Let’s feel our feet grounding, and our breath inviting life. Welcome here what is present now. Gather your brokenness, gather your longing, and welcome what is present now. Come, healer of the body. See where darkness yields to light. See where light […]
Posada Esperanza Kitchen Supply Drive
For the month of August, we will be holding a kitchen supply drive for Posada Esperanza. Posada has a fairly urgent need for pots, pans, utensils, and a variety of other kitchen supplies. These items are given to families as they transition out of Posada in order to help them settle into their new home. We will begin accepting donations […]