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| ps from ps Had a powerful conversation with someone earlier this week. I was calling to check in on how they are doing. They are long time St. Paulers, but have transitioned to mostly online worship through the Livestream. But I miss seeing them so I thought I’d check in. They, like many, find themselves frustrated at the “state of the world.” Everything from government to news feeds to how polarized we have become. It’s a conversation I have many times a week right now. But what we discerned together is that sometimes when we don’t get a healthy dose of community, ministry and relationships, that wackiness of the world can get amplified. And the aloneness can even turn paralyzing. Online worship is a great tool to stay connected to God in your faith journey. But I would suggest that coupling it with “Christian community at work” interactions may be even more important. I shared with them that every time I hear about the Burrito Project team heading downtown Tuesday nights to feed and warm people, I get recentered. Every time I talk with one of our missionaries at church and they tell me about their ministry that evening coming up, I get recentered. Every time I gather in worship with people I’ve known for years or are just meeting, I get recentered. This week, we will end the church year with Christ the King Sunday and gather after church for a pot luck meal. If you are needing some ministry, face or food time, please join us, If you are feeling disconnected and overwhelmed at various aspects of the state of the world, there is a seat for you. Around those tables, we will share things we hope for and things that bring us joy as we look toward Advent. I doesn’t have to be St. Paul’s in Eggertsville. It can be any community of faith where we get to hear about God’s love and connection to us. (However, you are all probably less than 20 miles from a church named St. Paul’s of some denomination. We’re not super creative church namers) Continue to worship in the way you can. But don’t forget the community and ministry time as well. It may just recenter you.Lord, thanks for the reminders of love and hope that we can find in community. Amen. Still in One Peace, ps |
November 19, 2025
