Midweek Message, October 4, 2023

Lessons from a Burning Bush

 

 This past Sunday’s intergenerational worship service had us experiencing God’s words from the burning bush in new ways: through sculpture (on holy ground, we can experience God inviting connection—Exodus 3:1-5), in poetry (on holy ground, we can experience God extending care—Exodus 3:6-8), by baking (on holy ground, we can experience God instilling confidence—Exodus 3:9-15), or with embodiment (all three!).
 
As you only got to participate in one of the interactive spaces, we wanted to let you see what others had done during the service.
 
This is the poem crafted by some of you during worship:


What can we do on holy ground?
 

On holy ground we . . .
are in the present,
sharing our gifts,
and working through our doubts.
 
On holy ground we . . .
experience God's grace,
know God's extending care,
and hold our dreams for the future.

On holy ground we . . .
experience God with us,
instilling confidence,
and calling us to action.

 

And here are some photos of the sculptures and bread made during worship.

Sculptures of all things sacred ordinary

Some of the loaves of bread to share in new ways with our neighbors

 A huge thank you to John Mark Slagle for envisioning and making so many parts of the service possible. Thank you also to the facilitators of each of the makers spaces: Amelia Bacon, Tammi Laninga, Jen Sandoval, and Deanna Murray. Finally, thank you to every worshiper who participated in the experience of listening for the Divine voice in a new way.
 
With much love,
Pastor Sharon
 
P.S. If you missed the service, you may still worship online with Sunday’s worship video
here.