“There is a Celtic saying that Heaven and earth are only three feet apart, but in ‘thin places’ it is even smaller. The Celtic Christians identified Iona as one of these thin places, where the veil between this world and Heaven was almost nonexistent, making it a holy space where we can more easily encounter God.”
“I have just attended a 6-week Faith Forum series on salvation taught by Dr. Mark McInroy. And what riches we have learned!”
“Our deep longing is for the kind of friendships where we feel supported, valued, and seen for who we are—something we rarely experience and that may seem unattainable.”
“Beyond the music, which I absolutely love, one of the things I really like about St. John’s is the commitment to service and engagement with the community.”
“You’re probably familiar with St. John’s beautiful worship spaces and gardens, but there are many areas within the church bulding that are seen only by a few. They’re far less beautiful than the magnificent sanctuary—but some have a beauty of their own!”
“We were saddened that Anthony could not travel but were so grateful for the personal video that Anthony prepared for us in his absence. The clinic is thriving under his leadership, and great things are happening in Uganda thanks to St. John’s Clinic Kayoro!”
“May feels like a literal and metaphorical spring for Big Wonder. We have 27 children enrolled! Each of these children has a unique story, and their families have trusted us with their care. We are finally financially stable, and we continue to grow. We are here to stay!”
“When the day of the funeral arrives, we can all allow ourselves to be fully immersed in the exquisite language and music of the funeral liturgy. A well-planned funeral creates a sacred container for us to be fully liberated from linear time (chronos) so that we can enter fully into God’s time (kairos).”
“Chris’s degree is in art and they’re usually working on some creative artistic project. ‘I’ve also been a fantasy geek for a long time—currently very interested in Tolkein, if anyone wants to talk about that.’”
