The Communion of Saints

From the very beginning of The Practice, we have always appreciated the important lessons we can learn from various Christian traditions throughout the history of the Church. This summer, we will spend time learning about our sisters and brothers, some you may know...

Walking in the Promised Land

In this recurring series, we are walking in the story of scripture, noticing the intricate way God’s story is woven together and shines a light on our own stories. Last year we began our journey walking in the beginning (Genesis 1-11), the blessing (Genesis 12-50),...

A Morning with Malcolm Guite

In this gathering, we were joined by the wonderful poet Malcolm Guite. Malcolm invited us to consider how the Light of the World is writing us into existence. (The poems Malcolm used can be found in the resources below.) Kingdom PracticeIn our practice, we reflected...

The Gift of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a foundational characteristic of God’s kingdom. We understand this easily when we consider our own forgiveness, but how often do we recognize this is also true of our forgiving one another? This month, we seek to respond to God’s invitation...

An Experiment in Joy

Joy is a foundational element of our faith. It connects us to God, ourselves and one another, it helps us endure difficult seasons, and it grounds our lives in the loving presence of God. This month, we will craft experiments to practice together that will help us...