HELLO!

We ran out of bulletins this morning at 950 am! What wonderful energy today, I loved the choir’s Ministry of Music and Vicky’s dancing was inspired. The sermon took a while to unpack my central theme, which was: the static doctrine of the Trinity; God as three and yet one, Creator=Almighty One, greater than anything we can imagine, Jesus=Incarnate, God as embodied love, Holy Spirit=the mysterious power of God’s presence, is both helpful and yet leaves our efforts of thanksgiving and goodness not always as satisfying as we would like. For me, imagining the Trinity as a relationship, a dance, where Jesus speaks of God in prayer, they are one, where Jesus speaks of his death and resurrection, the coming of the Spirit, as one. This oneness, this Divine dance, moves me be part of this relationship, with all God’s Creation. To get this across, took time. I hope my explanation was clear. Here is the livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1vm0yacQe0

I also want to remind you of the funeral service for Norman Shannon, at Woodlawn United, on Saturday June 6^th at 11 am. Here is the obituary: https://walkerfh.com/tribute/details/4074/Norman-Shannon/obituary.html Please keep Gwen and her family in your prayers.

My friends Brian and Heather have been worshipping with us these last several Sundays. Brian is the one who takes such striking photos of God’s presence in our urban landscape, often in places we walk by without noticing. Brian has helped me to notice. Heather’s attentiveness to the Holy Spirit is obvious and inspiring, everywhere she goes, she brings the Spirit’s power of relationship. Brian took these two photos today, the sign “says it all”, “Hope happens here”. And this small box, on our Newcomer Table caught his eye. I confess, I never noticed it before. But I do now!

Today was also Ralph Sams’ birthday. His presence brings life as well. When I am running to the cars (Jerry, Barrie and Juanita want me to wait until the car comes to a stop before I start chasing it) the first words out of these drivers is, “Is Ralph here?” And…“Can I say hello?” I come insider, tell Ralph, and out he comes, all smiles. Happy Birthday Ralph!

I experience a Divine Dance in our sacred space. I hope you feel it too.

Peace, Kevin

PS Bethe leaves for some vacation time tomorrow. She has worked VERY hard. I hope & pray she and Rick are restored and refreshed by the Spirit.