In summer worship (June 22-August 31, 10am in Willett Hall), we will hear from one another about “how we learn to be brave,” (based on a book by the same name here). Bravery is something we begin learning when we’re young and continue strengthening throughout our lifetimes, figuring out how to stand up for what is right, what is good, what is worth defending.
Last week, we heard from Adam Sutton about a time when he had to step out without a safety net, into a new, exciting chapter of his life, and about his own deep spiritual practice of discernment and how it calls him to be brave again in as each new chapter unfolds. This week, we’ll hear an excerpt from Paul’s letter to the church in Rome, and I’ll be sharing a story about finding the courage to love myself in a way that empowered me to leave a controlling relationship.
A note for Parents: While there won’t be any explicit descriptions of abuse or harm in this service, it may be an opportunity to start a conversation with your kids or teens about safe relationships and/or dating violence. Here are some great book/resource lists for children, teens, and mixed-ages.
Join us at 10am downstairs in Willett Hall, or on youtube to sing, pray, and be brave together.
Amy
August 31 – awaiting confirmation from our homilist
