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Join us this Advent-Christmas season for our series Christmas According To… Stories from Main Street to the Margins — inspired by the Gospels, which tell the stories of Jesus’ life “according to” the Gospel writers Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John.
What are some of your Christmas stories? A favorite tradition? Your baby’s first Christmas? Christmas away from home? First Christmas after the divorce? Join us this season as we reflect on and share Christmas stories “from Main Street to the margins” — whether the story of that first Christmas, our own stories, or the stories of those we may not hear from as often or as loudly.
December 8th | BELOVED Sunday Online Gathering at 10:00 AM PT
December 15th | BELOVED Sunday Online Gathering at 10:00 AM PT
December 21st | BELOVED Saturday Hybrid Mini-Retreat at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT (Details to come!)
December 28th-29th | Sabbath Weekend (no gatherings)
You’re welcome to pour yourself a hot drink as we begin with conversation, learning new names and catching up on life.
We engage in a variety of spiritual practices to re-center and find grounding each week. We incorporate modern practices of mindfulness and the ancient practices of the Christian mystics. We always spend quality time sharing personal prayers for healing of ourselves, our families, and our world.
We dive deep into scripture through contemplative reading and open-minded discussion facilitated by our experienced and talented pastors. Everyone is invited to share questions and bring personal experience to the conversation. Many of us are un-learning old, harmful teachings and finding new ways to relate to our faith. Whether listening or speaking, all are free to participate in whatever way feels right.
We celebrate the Lord’s Supper at an open table where all are welcome to participate fully. Virtually, you’re invited to use whatever elements you have on hand at home, such as juice and crackers or wine and bread. Families choose how their children will experience this ancient Christian spiritual practice.
Kids are invited to participate in Worship and Wonder time in a Zoom “breakout” room separate from the rest of the service. Worship and Wonder invites children (age 3 to grade 3) to experience Bible stories in mindful, hands-on ways. Following the model of Sonja Stewart’s “Young Children in Worship,” the stories of the sacred texts are brought to life with neutral visuals, and trained storytellers gently offer the words of the stories, inviting questions and curiosity to grow.
We gratefully welcome free will gifts in any amount by way of check, cash or online.