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As a faith community, we can be confident that God is always renewing us! Each
and every person’s life story is a precious glimpse of our collective story, enveloped
in God’s much larger story of deep love and grace, new beginnings and great
hope.
As we tell our stories, we affirm that God is fully present in daily life, at work
through it all. Naming life’s ups and downs is a way of inviting each other into our
lives and providing encouragement. Understanding our community’s stories helps us
see how and where God is at work and what prayers are needed. Opportunities to
offer care and support and to serve become clearer. Connections deepen among
us.
Two years ago, in the midst of Lent 2020, life as we knew it was disrupted by the
onset of a worldwide pandemic. Far from a short-term incident, this historic event
found its way into each and every life, weaving itself into our stories in ways large
and small.
We encountered unexpected uncertainty, unrest, distrust, loss, grief and tension.
Emotions like frustration, anger, worry, disappointment, loneliness and despair
lived within us alongside celebrations, blessings, joy, challenges, opportunities and
growth.
During Lent 2022, as a community, we are intentionally gathering stories from
every household in the congregation.
Why?
As we tell our stories, we affirm that God is fully present in daily life, at work
through it all. Naming life’s ups and downs is a way of inviting each other into our
lives, of providing encouragement. Understanding our community’s stories helps us
see how and where God is at work, what prayers are needed. Opportunities to
offer care and support and to serve become clearer. Connections deepen among
us.
