Worship, Hospitality & Sabbath

In the Fall of 2009 we began "way of being church" together that seeks to more fully and joyfully practice Worship, Hospitality and Sabbath, as ways to live authentic lives as faithful followers of Jesus Christ.  

Worship

 “We do not gather ourselves in worship; God invites us in. We are brought by the Holy Spirit into a worship already taking place in the life of God. This is where we learn to be guests and hosts in God’s Kingdom. (Elizabeth Newman, “Untamed Hospitality”)

Resources:

Johnny Baker man "on a journey exploring how faith connects with contemporary culture" : creator of worship resources in the emergent church movement, UK

European emergent communities: a travelogue of Kara Root

Hospitality

 “Hospitality establishes a truly interdependent and reciprocal relationship that requires disciples, whether they are hosts or guests, to view the stranger as a valuable child of God.”   (Christine Pohl, “Building a place for hospitality”).

Resources:

Articles on Hospitality:  Baylor University: Center for Christian Ethics Hospitality Library

Nanette Sawyer's book, Hospitality: the Sacred Art

Sabbath

 “Sabbath rest is God’s distinctive mark, a deep symbol of Israel’s intimate relationship with one who frees rather than enslaves, who offers lavish blessing rather than endless toil.“ (Lowry, “Sabbath, A Little Jubilee”).

Resources:

Wayne Muller's book, Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal and Delight in our Busy Lives

Sabbath House (Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls), Minneapolis

Articles on Sabbath: Baylor University: Center for Christian Ethics Sabbath Library