Lovin’ Leftovers? (and) Cozy Fall Spirituality

To be fair, I do like to have the subject line on our weekly blurbs be a bit ambiguous in the hopes that it might get some creative wheels turning in advance of our being together. I’m not sure if it works – you tell me. But in this instance, only half of it might fall in that category.

The first half (and here I’m making the possibly erroneous assumption that you read the previous week’s blurb, or the one before that) is a reminder of the fact that this Sunday morning will be a long-overdue Souper Sunday. For anyone who is dropping by for the first time, that’s a potluck by any other name. For the already-familiar, you will know that you can bring whatever you want (or nothing at all); we’ll supply the paper service and drinks (thanks Shereen!). There are lots of electrical outlets, so crock pots, etc are welcome, as are the muffins you grabbed on the way in. Also, there will be something planned for the Kids Table crew during this part of the gathering.

The second half of the subject line might not be so obvious. Let me provide some context. We’ll start our morning with Community Time – an opportunity to share the journey of our lives with one another. It’s a simple, partial antidote to loneliness and also a way to multiply joy if we have something celebratory to share. All of this will get underway at 10:45 a.m. at VA Cafe (lower level). If we have time (Community Time follows the shape of our lived experiences, so it’s a bit unpredictable), I will provide an opportunity to reflect on the coziest spiritual idea or belief you’ve encountered. I’ll explain that more in person on Sunday. 🙂

And then, we’ll share that most elemental of human intersections – eating and talking together. How lovely is that!

For those not able to join in-person, we’ll livestream the first part of the gathering, not the potluck. Watching people eat on a Facebook livestream sounds ghastly, and we’ll spare you from having to endure that while also missing you.

So there you go…that’s the plan.

I’ll see you on Sunday.
Peace,