I have come to deeply admire and appreciate a retired pastor in our congregation. At times in the past he could be long winded during announcements and I felt frustrated or annoyed when talking to him. I was also young and stupid.

Recently, our congregation has been discussing our vision for the next five years. In these discussions I have found a kindred soul in this old man. His passion for social justice and faith, that I didn't understand in the past has opened up opportunities for intergenerational fellowship. We want to facilitate the discussion/worship/fellowship/community between the old and young and those in between!

His wisdom and experience is going to be a huge asset in this alt worship thing. I am certain that we NEED him to make this happen. Also, the idea of having young adult/adult studies group led by us or others in the church seems to be a place to start in the "kids get out of sunday school and leave the church" problem. Lets challenge people! Lets make them think! Lets do something about the stuff we say!

This very well be my only saving grace for staying at the church. But really when you think about it, church is the people. "Church laws" are not church. Worship is not church. The relationship with the community of followers and God IS church.
Julie @ 7:44 PM Permalink |