Moving from Joy to Love, the Last Stop Before Bethlehem
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Advent draws to an end with joy giving way to Love on Sunday. Love will carry us into Christmas.
Pastoral Notes
Blog Category: Pastoral Notes
Contemplative posts from the pastor of Living Table.
Advent Turns from Inward Reflection to Joyful Anticipation
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We began Advent with Hope and Peace. We carry these promises with us as we enter into Joy. You are invited to continue the journey to Bethlehem with Living Table.
Advent Brings New Opportunities
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Browse, share, and comment on our new website. There's more than one way to get to Bethlehem and experience the Peace of this season.
What is Advent, and How is Living Table Bringing People Together?
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You are invited to Living Table this Advent and Christmas Season. Yes, you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanksgiving provides the perfect opportunity to combat the concerns and fears of what is happening in the world with gratitude and love.
The End of One Year, the Beginning of Another
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This Sunday is the last Sunday in the Christian year. Traditionally it is “Christ the King” or “Reign of Christ” Sunday. It is a day to reflect on where we are in our faith journey as individuals and as a community. This year, it is also “Thanksgiving Sunday” and a day to give thanks.
Breathing Deeply
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Herein lies the hope. We are a people of hope in the midst of a struggling world. We trust that Love will prevail, eventually. We also know that Love needs our hands, our voices, our presence, our prayers, our actions to bring about healing.
True Self-Care
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What are you doing for yourself this week? Will you make time for your favorite hobby or activity? Will join in a communal activity or two? Will you take a nap? Will you take some time to be still and take in the beauty of Creation? What nurtures you, restores you, or gives you rest?
Thinking of Jacob’s Long Night
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If it’s any consolation you remind us now that blessings aren’t what we may think. They might be hard-won. They could put us out of joint...
Preparing for the Journey
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Next is a series on "Change" which will also include stewardship. Then it really will be Advent and we'll embark on the journey to Bethlehem together. I'm wondering what you need in your life and what we need in the life of the community to be ready for that journey.