4 August 2009
Staying Connected
Posted by lljunggren under: Uncategorized .
I believe we human beings are made for community. Even though I test as an introvert whenever I take the Myers Briggs tests, I definitely need to be with other human beings. Aside from my family, my primary community is the church — in particular St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. I said on Sunday that, long before I went to seminary, if I missed participating in Holy Eucharist, there was a gaping hole in my week– or, rather, something important missing. It is not a matter of our getting some metaphorical card punched when we are part of church on Sunday, but rather how we find nourishment for our minds and bodies, our spirit and our imagination. While there are important communities outside the church, when we come together as a faith community, we are intentional about our quest to connect with God and with others on the journey of faith. So, whether home or traveling, being church with others on Sunday mornings is important — staying connected empowers us for the rest of the week and for whatever God has in mind for us. So, as the hot summer days tick past, consider the people-connections we all need. St. Mark’s is open and we’ve saved a seat for you. Blessings, Lorraine+
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