This summer, we delve into the theme of “Sacred Places, Sacred Moments” hearing from our members about locations, physical spaces, situations, or moments in time in which they feel connected to or made room for the Divine. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall downstairs.
One of my favorite books as a child was Apple Tree Christmas by Trinka Hakes Noble. I loved how after a harsh storm, the bounty of the beloved family apple tree was transformed (spoiler alert) into a bounty of a different type of blessings: an indoor swinging vine and a special drawing desk.
Our homilist this week, Deb H., invite us to ponder what it means to abide in Jesus as the True Vine, as she shares vignettes from her life when she’s experienced the sacred: spending time at her Grandparents’ 100-acre orchard, the joy of an unexpectedly restored kitchen garden at Hopkins Forest, and the diverse and abundant community that gathers and grows at Newton Community Farm.
Come Sunday and we’ll share in the bounty together.
In faith,
Amy
Image: Newton Community Farm
