Throw Open the Gates

Throw open the gates to a just nation, one that keeps faith.
For by your judgements the world learns justice.
Our peace is your gift, O God, our good deeds your work.

Isaiah 26

September 30-October 6

When we take time to slow down, to listen or read sacred stories from the past, when we pause to hear what the divine is telling us today, when we focus on the power of relationships, we open ourselves up to experiencing the holy not in the same way as years ago but in new ways that can nurture us today.

During this week of contemplation and action, we are committing together to daily practices for experiencing fresh expressions of the holy. You are invited to be a part of this sacred journey and to ponder the next faithful steps you are being called to take.

Here's what is included in the daily offerings:

Center.
Mindful movement and breathing practices

Look.
Local art images and reflections

Read.
Sacred stories and contemporary wisdom

Listen.
Local leaveners talking about work and vocation

Gather.
Night Prayer on Zoom at 8 pm

Connect.
Learning from the Poor Peoples’ Campaign

Practice.
Thomas Chapel will be open 8 am - 5 pm for personal prayer, prayer flag project, labyrinth, art walk

Saturday @ Thomas Chapel
Pew Yoga
Mitchell Bond & Ellen Mackey
10:30 am

Visio Divina
The Peaceable Kingdom
Lori Stetson
12:30 pm

Art Journaling
Sally McDowell
2:00 pm

Sunday @
Thomas Chapel
Love Feast and Potluck
3:00 pm

Find links to the daily themed resources here: