The Spirit is Here

I had the opportunity to meet with two very different people who are fairly new to the St. Edward's Community. One person is very much on the edges and is considering coming to Church more often, while the other is about ready to jump feet first into the place.

In both meetings I found myself talking with gradual acceleration about the vision we have worked on here at St. Ed's and the possible ministry opportunities that face us.

I realized, as I sit in my office reflecting, I haven't expressed the same kind of enthusiasm and energy to most of you as I have to these new faces, eyes and ears. I haven't gotten red in the face from not breathing because I don't want to take a breath and stop my stream of consciousness. 

So, get ready, because it is past time I start channelling the Holy Spirit and here is the thing. 

What I have come to understand is that St. Edward's is a thin place. The barrier between the Kingdom breaking into the world and our world itself is extremely thin. 

Everyday I feel it happening. Walking the Labyrinth in the sanctuary I am often brought to tears with the heaviness of possibility for us. 

Walking around the property, checking the bridge almost every day to see if it is real, opens up a world that is inspiring and moving. 

Playing fetch with Mongo as we traverse the 5 acres of land that surround this Church.

Listening to Charles Ash play his cello and understanding how deeply spiritual the music he plays is.

Watching bicyclists zip past or pull into our parking lot to take a break and say how grateful they are that we are here.

Seeing the many neighbors walking their dogs throughout the property.

Watching the kids walk across the patio as they come home from being dropped off by the bus.

It's crazy how active the spirit is in our midst and I hope you feel it too. 

Things are happening and they are happenings quickly. The roller coaster is here and its time to board it for the most exciting Spiritual, Theological and Religious ride of your life!