I believe healing happens when we pray together on Sundays. Not in some magical way but in a very practical way. Caring for someone helps heal. Praying together is a practice of love, concern, and hope for each other and the greater good. I encourage you to let me know via email, phone, or in person if you have a pastoral concern in general. But to also let me know if there are specific concerns you would like addressed in the prayer on Sundays.
I preached a sermon, The Tao of Leadership, a few weeks back. In that sermon I highlighted a leadership group I want to start. I am calling it, Leadership as a Spiritual Practice. The first meeting will be Thursday, November 3, from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Romer Room. This group will meet monthly and will discuss and learn about the different aspects of leadership.
We experience a deepening commitment to our faith and congregation as a calling and I think it is similar in leadership. We are in a time of rapid change in our world. Leaders need a broad range of skills, both technical and visionary. You are welcome to grow in spirit together November 3 if you are a leader in the church or in the community or if you are being led into leadership.
Blessed Be, The Rev. James Galasinski