Aug. 11 Reflection: I Love to Tell the Story
Dear Holy Covenant Community,
Despite the humid days and bright sun, fall is in the air. Backpacks are on sale, students are registering for classes, and boots are entering the stores. Fall is an exciting time in the life of our church because many of us are back “home” in Chicago: returning to school after summers away and settling back in after traveling.
As we savor the last days of summer I want to whet your appetite for what we have in store here in the fall. September is our kick-off month, and from Sept. 12-Nov. 21, our theme will be:
I Love to Tell the Story
What’s your story?
Where does it connect with the stories of others?
How do we find meaning in the stories of our lives?
What is God’s story?
Join us this fall at Holy Covenant as we explore the adventure of our God who is always-creating, ever-alive, and speaking to us in the present tense. Through stories, we’ll recognize ourselves as characters in the divine drama, growing closer to God and one another. We’ll tell God’s story through worship, with testimonies and story-telling services; learn God’s story through bible study in small groups and storytelling sessions; and live God’s story as a people engaged regularly in mission and justice events. All are welcome!
In the coming weeks, you’ll be hearing more about signing up for small groups that begin in October (many groups on Bible study, spiritual practices, and growing deeper in our faith), singing with our choir, and engaging in mission and justice events. Be sure to put these special worship dates on your calendar: Sept. 12, Fall kick-off; Oct. 1 U2 Eucharist; Oct. 17 Children’s Sabbath; Oct. 31 Blessing of the Animals; and Nov. 7 Bluegrass All Saints.
As we prepare for the fall, prayerfully consider engaging fully in the life of this community. Share your story through the gifts you have to bring and connect to the stories of others, all as we engage in God’s story. Be thinking now about who you know that you can invite to worship with us in September. The best thing about sharing our stories in a Christian context is that they are never- ending-we are always welcoming new people and new revelations through the One who brings new life.
See you on Sunday and think about who you can bring with you!
Grace and Peace,
Kate
