What’s Next?
That’s something we’ve all been wondering for a while now isn’t it. Even before the pandemic you might have felt that nudge that maybe you were called to be or do more. I think that’s true for this ministry too. As we have said goodbye to a physical meeting space, we’ve said hello to being in that creative place of possibilities.
Many years ago I had the chance to meet up with an old friend in a town partway between where I lived and they were visiting. We had no agenda except to enjoy each other’s company. We hopped in the car to see what we could see and we said yes to whatever road signs seemed interesting. We didn’t have an itinerary, and in the process discovered things we wouldn’t have otherwise. The joy was in the journey and the company.
Now, I’m not saying that having no direction is the way to have a church, but then again we do have a direction, our mission is: Transforming lives and inspiring people to make a positive difference in their world. That’s who we are and what we’re here to do. We don’t need much but our traveling partners (each other) to head down that road.
Last summer we discovered how lovely it was to have out Taize service outdoors in a garden, this winter we had an online class with folks from five time zones! I think most of us would have been happily surprised to hear those things a year ago. We’ve tried other things that haven’t taken off, and that’s one of the great things about the creative process, we try things on, we can keep improving or try a different road altogether.
So as we approach each crossroads in this adventure of life and the life of the church, let’s be flexible, creative, and open to what great opportunities may come along. I’m looking forward to discovering what wonderous, meaningful, and fun things we can do together.
In Joy,
Rev. Ra