The seasons are changing in more ways than one and we are grateful to be regathering as a community. Join us as we meet new friends, reconnect with old friends, celebrate this new season and hold space for healing as we receive God’s love for us and for each other in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Dates: Nov 19-21 (Fri-Sun) […]
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How Do We Take Refuge in God?
David Wallace reflects on our practice of prayer and our invitation to contemplative prayer [Psalm 34:1-8]. Reflection How might you see prayer as a relationship with God? What specific areas of life require you to seek refuge in God? Why does silent prayer seem inviting or fearful to you? Resources Vox Workshop: Introduction to Centering Prayer
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.10.24
Liturgy As we gather around your creations,in all our weaknesses and strengths,with our youth-filled spirits and aging bodies,may we be your people, O God. Honest in our faith and eager with questions,singing our praise and whispering our prayers,may we be your people, O God. Filled with saintly determinationyet mindful of our human limitations,may we be your people, O God. Made […]
Community Prayers 2021.10.24
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … the relationships in my life that has kept my life grounded (Melissa) new opportunities for expansion and growth (Anslee) my parents being able to get their boosters (Jennifer) … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayers of Petition. For … wisdom as I apply for jobs in this new season (Kathleen) teachers who […]
The Point(lessness) of Pain
Nic Acosta reflects on pain and trauma and how we’re invited to explore and engage the tension and mystery that comes with it [Job 38]. Reflection How can we bring our full selves to the table, both our joy and our pain, and still seek connection? What does it look like to lean into the mystery of Christ, leading us […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.10.17
Liturgy Time partners with painto slow every motion.The stomach partners with themind to confuse every notion. Where is the Lord? Brother looks to the storm,sister seeks a shadow,priest hopes to performa sacrifice of absolution. A tone of one cries from the wilderness. Through the rustle of leavesfrom the Tree of Lifethey say, “Come,take and eat.” In the fellowship ofthe blessed […]
Community Prayers 2021.10.17
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … being able to meet together in person (Kelli) my brother’s wedding and seeing my siblings all together (Sam) being able to host a family from Afghanistan (Kathleen) my parents recovering from Covid and our dog recovering from pancreatitis (Anslee) our lovely new daughter-in-law Zo (Katherine) the joy of community coming back together, and the odd […]