Sunday

Today we began our journey of discovery with some education about what theology really is anway. Out of that conversation we discussed what a Christian community can and should look like. Judy told us:

Christian Community is:
The place where we can become fully ourselves
The place where we support each other and help each other grow
The place where we accomplish a mission or make real a vision - accomplishing a purpose.

After lunch, while the participants were creating their covenant as a community I sat down with Andrew and planned out the evening's Eucharistic worship.

After supper we were divided into our small groups and participated in a series of "Small Group Challenges" all of which are designed to test our abilities and the wisdom of the group. The challenges are designed to be fun and, well... challenging. My group acquitted itself admirably with all the tasks it was asked to do... even despite my ineptness at some of the games.

The evening ended with a celebration of Holy Eucharist and the building of our covenant pile of stones (see Genesis 31:44-48a). The Eucharist was filled with contemplation, prayer, drums, words and the presence of Jesus - it was glorious!

The day has been full... what has been done has been done... what has not been done has not been done... I am going to let it be...

Tomorrow we begin our classroom work with Biblical Studies and our Exploratory Groups so I'll have lots to tell I'm sure.

Until tomorrow...
Elliott+

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