by The Practice Church | Jun 12, 2017 | Reflections
This season feels uncertain, a little chaotic, and unformed, but the Holy Spirit was certainly hovering over us last night. We began with a liturgy ordered on Genesis 1. Someone once told me a proper understanding of God as creator is essential for our journey as...
by The Practice Church | Jun 5, 2017 | Reflections
It was such a gift to be together last night for Pentecost Sunday. Our evening began with an acknowledgment of the presence of the Holy Spirit, and in the Spirit’s presence we turned to the biblical practice of lament. Jenna helped us lean hard into God with our...
by The Practice Church | May 22, 2017 | Reflections
Last night was a very emotional night as we announced June 25th will be the final Practice Gathering. This decision was not reached easily. For months we have been looking for the strategic place of The Practice within Willow Creek. After countless hours of...
by The Practice Church | May 15, 2017 | Reflections
What a beautiful night! From the liturgy to Meredith’s teaching and the playful practice, it was such a moving evening. Our opening liturgy gave me something I really need in this season, to know the comforting, nurturing presence of God. Then Meredith lead us through...
by The Practice Church | May 1, 2017 | Reflections
As always, it was a joy to gather in the chapel with our community last night. Our opening liturgy led us through the lectionary to another imaginative reading of the Gospel text, Luke 24:13-35. Lori guided us as we put ourselves in the story of the disciples walking...
by The Practice Church | Apr 24, 2017 | Reflections
It is always a blessing to have Sibyl Towner at The Practice, and last night was no exception. We opened with a beautiful liturgy celebrating the risen Christ and entering into the story of Thomas (John 20:19-29) with the Ignatian practice of imaginative prayer. Then,...
