Once again this Sunday we will be reminded that Church is who we are, not where we are! You are invited to gather for ‘A Virtual Gathering of Sacred Conversation and Prayer’ via Zoom at 10:00am.
The link and/or phone number to join will come through email only, (feel free though to forward that email to others) as we have learned that posting it publicly carries new dangers. The worship participant list is expanding, and so is Pastor Jill’s ability to navigate this new platform, so if you have not yet participated and have not either received a link to date or the ‘join by phone’ information,
Once again, our sacred space will be open by 9:45. Feel free to bring a cup of tea or coffee and a snack. While it is certainly a sacred gathering, yet it is also informal.
Meeting virtually does not replace being physically together in the sacred space of the church sanctuary, however at least from my vantage point, being able to ‘see’ folks, to hear familiar voices, to meet new friends, and even reconnect with folks who now live far from Sheffield (like Maine, and Arizona!) has been a blessing beyond measure.
Each day of this new adapted normal and the stress is surely brings, I am lifted by surprising gifts of love, beauty, courage, strength, joy and new gratitude…just to name a few! As we all ‘Stay home and Stay Safe,’ remember to give a neighbor a call, pray for those who are sick with COVID-19 and those who are caring for the sick. Continue to support the exhausted and extraordinary medical personnel who sacrifice so much for all of us by maintaining physical distancing. And let us be present to the love that surrounds us giving thanks for the easy to overlook blessings right where we are.
Friends, be gentle with yourself. Find time to be outdoors. Breathe. Listen for the Holy…. Breathe…. Repeat.
With love,
Pastor Jill