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Reading Schedule
Before the first meeting – The Spiritual Disciplines: Door to Liberation (pages 1–11)
June 10 – Meditation (pages 15–32)
June 17 – Prayer (pages 33–46)
June 24 – Fasting (pages 47–61)
July 1 – Study (pages 62–76)
July 8 – Simplicity (pages 79–95)
July 15 – Solitude (pages 96–109); see weekly bulletin for time/place
July 22 – Submission (pages 110–125); see weekly bulletin for time/place
July 29 – Service (pages 126–140); see weekly bulletin for time/place
August 5 – Confession (pages 143–157)
August 12 – Worship (pages 158–174)
August 19 – Guidance (pages 175–189)
After the last meeting – Celebration (pages 190–201)
Before the first meeting – The Spiritual Disciplines: Door to Liberation (pages 1–11)
June 10 – Meditation (pages 15–32)
June 17 – Prayer (pages 33–46)
June 24 – Fasting (pages 47–61)
July 1 – Study (pages 62–76)
July 8 – Simplicity (pages 79–95)
July 15 – Solitude (pages 96–109); see weekly bulletin for time/place
July 22 – Submission (pages 110–125); see weekly bulletin for time/place
July 29 – Service (pages 126–140); see weekly bulletin for time/place
August 5 – Confession (pages 143–157)
August 12 – Worship (pages 158–174)
August 19 – Guidance (pages 175–189)
After the last meeting – Celebration (pages 190–201)
An Invitation to Our Church Family
Among the many reasons I love Virginia are the myriad hues of deep green. I often drive home from work in the evenings and reflect on the beautiful leaves that clothe the trees along Huguenot Trail, their greens seeming to me ever thoughtful and reflective—yet also a reminder of the vibrant lives ready to weather the next storm.
As a church, we too are in our green season. We might consider our liturgical colors, which have returned to green for the Season after Pentecost. This season is heavily associated with the work and movement of God’s Spirit among his people. In the Old Testament, Pentecost was a festival when Israel remembered the gift of the Torah at Mount Sinai. In the New Testament, the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples stands as a symbol for a new rule of life, guided by the Spirit.
It is fitting that Mother Sandi’s sabbatical falls during this particular liturgical season. As you may have heard, Sandi’s sabbatical has been generously funded by a prestigious grant awarded through the Clergy Renewal Program of the Lilly Foundation. Sandi will rest and travel (and pray and eat and sing), but she will also think and reflect about how intentional spiritual practices (a “rule of life”) can build vibrant, Spirit-filled communities ready to weather life’s storms.
God has given Sandi a remarkable vision, and it is our joy to walk with her down this new path. While Sandi is on sabbatical, she has asked that we also begin to think together about spiritual practices. Moreover, a portion of the Lilly grant has been used to purchase copies of Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline, which has been provided to the church at no cost. Please take the opportunity to read it this the summer.
The Vestry will also host a common time to discuss Celebration with us during the 9:00 hour beginning June 10. We will spend some time talking together and praying together. If some of us are willing to get creative, we may even be able to eat and sing together.
Please consider joining us. Even if you cannot make every meeting, the weekly discussions should be beneficial on their own. Even if you cannot read every week, we will still pray and sing. It is our season to grow together, to be thoughtful together, and to be reflective together. God has promised wonderful things for our future. Let us receive his blessings together.
Pax Christi
Jim Chapman
Among the many reasons I love Virginia are the myriad hues of deep green. I often drive home from work in the evenings and reflect on the beautiful leaves that clothe the trees along Huguenot Trail, their greens seeming to me ever thoughtful and reflective—yet also a reminder of the vibrant lives ready to weather the next storm.
As a church, we too are in our green season. We might consider our liturgical colors, which have returned to green for the Season after Pentecost. This season is heavily associated with the work and movement of God’s Spirit among his people. In the Old Testament, Pentecost was a festival when Israel remembered the gift of the Torah at Mount Sinai. In the New Testament, the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples stands as a symbol for a new rule of life, guided by the Spirit.
It is fitting that Mother Sandi’s sabbatical falls during this particular liturgical season. As you may have heard, Sandi’s sabbatical has been generously funded by a prestigious grant awarded through the Clergy Renewal Program of the Lilly Foundation. Sandi will rest and travel (and pray and eat and sing), but she will also think and reflect about how intentional spiritual practices (a “rule of life”) can build vibrant, Spirit-filled communities ready to weather life’s storms.
God has given Sandi a remarkable vision, and it is our joy to walk with her down this new path. While Sandi is on sabbatical, she has asked that we also begin to think together about spiritual practices. Moreover, a portion of the Lilly grant has been used to purchase copies of Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline, which has been provided to the church at no cost. Please take the opportunity to read it this the summer.
The Vestry will also host a common time to discuss Celebration with us during the 9:00 hour beginning June 10. We will spend some time talking together and praying together. If some of us are willing to get creative, we may even be able to eat and sing together.
Please consider joining us. Even if you cannot make every meeting, the weekly discussions should be beneficial on their own. Even if you cannot read every week, we will still pray and sing. It is our season to grow together, to be thoughtful together, and to be reflective together. God has promised wonderful things for our future. Let us receive his blessings together.
Pax Christi
Jim Chapman
Last Updated: June 20, 2018