Communion
Last night after The Living Room community worshiped God, we walked on over to Dwell, our resident intentional community in Grant Park.
Ed and Kathleen provided us with delicious foods and wine. Our patron saint, Keith, thanked God for our meal and we proceeded to feast. This night marked one of the high points of my communing with these fine folks for over a year now.
Aside from the fact that Dwell's awesome layout provided the perfect environment for multiple conversations and the wonderful God-given weather last night, we experienced what Keith was reminded of as he observed, "This reminds me of the disciples gathering at Pentecost!"
The Holy Spirit may not have come in a loud wind, floating flames, and tongues of various languages. Instead, the Spirit came in memorable moments of life-sharing, bonding, laughter, and joy (the wine may have had a minor effect, praise be to God!).
Our community name is something we want to see embodied more often in our interactions, as a welcoming, open, safe, and holy body of all believers.
posted by Dan Ra at
9:48 AM
3 Comments:
I loved being able to move through the house and sit with different small groups of people and join different conversations. Seems like we always have a lot to talk about after a Sunday night jam session!
But who will provide the next meal?!
I was very grateful to be included in the meal, having skipped worship to read for MDiv classes (ironic, huh).
Regarding the next meal, I can bring PB & J (raspberry), Chips and Salsa, and a bottle of wine.
Well said Dan! I have to agree with your observation that last Sunday was a high point for you.
You know something "clicked" for me last Sunday night. I believe that Dwell has helped me make sense out of my experience of TLR. Dwell fosters intimate community and the accountability of a small group. However, TLR provides a venue for community-wide worship of God. My ministry and life is beginning to make more sense as the worlds of TLR and Dwell come together.
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