These external supports enable me to live securely, and carve out time where I can get to the more exciting work of building up my internal supports. Creating an internal sense of security and accomplishment by taking on small projects that have a beginning, a middle, and an end.

I see God in the loving support of family and friends, in the tireless dedication of the many people who are risking their lives to support the lives of others, in the beauty of spring, in the joy that accompanies the songs of birds

I breathe in and remind myself that I am loved. I breathe out gratitude for my faith and our community. I remember scripture: Be Still and Know that I am God (Psalm 46)

Prosems can give some expression to the quieter “voices within”, and help us feel a bit more grounded in these unusual times. 

We seek with You the coming together of all humans into Your Unity. We know You, as we, ache for the harmony of humankind. Deep down, we recognize there’s only One of us here.

I’m praying that you hear God’s love in creation today.

Our tank was filled with not only the remembrance of the past, but in connecting then to the now.

Meeting God’s love in the care of a neighborhood and the snuggles of a grandchild

God’s love is in the tending

St. John’s Youth and Children reflect on where they are finding joy

Joy is such an important part of our worship experience and never more important than in the Easter season.

Mariah Morgan shares a reflection on how she has been finding joy this Easter season.

Nicole Benevenia offers a reflection on how she is finding joy this Easter season.

Ellie Sanderson reflects on what is bringing her Easter Joy. Psalm 100 says it all: Joy, gratitude and service lift us up into the shining joy of the resurrection - in stark relief to the suffering and deep agony of Jesus' death.

Steve Falci contemplates the question, “What does it mean to be the church right now?”

Robin Burdick reflects on what it mean to be the church right now. Let’s hold onto our experiences now and come back together with our learnings and growth. May we make the changes we need to be a healthier body of Christ.