As we approach reopening our building for in person liturgy, we have an important need for live sound volunteers at Vox. If you have experience running sound, perhaps this is your opportunity to be a part of the Work of the People! We will not be able to have liturgy without this role in liturgy, so if you have availability […]
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Where is the Good News?
Jeff Chu reflects on where the Good News is as we continue to navigate difficult and disruptive transitions in our lives and those around us [Mark 6:14-29]. Reflection What are the things that, like Herod’s worldly allegiances, keep you from the allure of holy mystery? What might help you remember the heart of why Jesus’s name became known—the good news […]
Liturgy, Reflection and Benediction 2021.07.11
Liturgy Beloved community of friends and siblings,let’s take a moment to breathe together,even while we are still apart. (pause for a breath) We are in a season of transition.May God be our constant. We are making plans and filling our schedules.May God give us space to rest. We are not quite out of the storm.May God give us patience. We […]
Community Prayers 2021.07.11
Prayers of Thanksgiving. For … this community that we have been a part of as we move from Austin (Joe) the opportunity to see my 90 year old grandmother in a few days, and for the vaccine that made that possible (Gina) my friend Cheryl’s husband and parents who didn’t get Covid (Jennifer) … let us bless the Lord. Thanks be […]
Inside Books Volunteering [July 11]
Did you know that our longstanding partner, Inside Books Project has a significant backlog of book requests as a result of the pandemic? With this in mind, we want to begin building our mutual aid culture by helping the folks who also call Vesper home. To do this, we are looking for a team of up to 15 volunteers who […]
Vesper Building Cleanup [July 24-25]
As we plan to reopen Vesper for in-person liturgy at the end of summer, our building would appreciate some care and touchup since we haven’t gathered together for over a year. We’ll have three 2-hour time slots available on Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25. Sat 7/25 – 10am-12pm Sat 7/25 – 2pm-4pm Sun 7/26 – 2pm-4pm Here’s a list of […]
The Hidden God
James Alison reflects on how we might be scandalized and what our response would be to the presence of Jesus [Mark 6:1-6]. Reflection What are you scandalized by and what does your scandal stop you from seeing? What does it mean to be scandalized by Jesus? Why are prophets likely to give scandal?