Finding Altars in the World: A congregational sabbatical journey of noticing God in everyday life.

This summer, guided by Barbara Brown Taylor’s Book, An Altar in the World, we will practice noticing God beyond Sunday worship—in nature, creativity, conversation, vocation, silence, and daily life. Join an activity, come to a discussion, read the book (or not), or simply begin looking for the ordinary places where God is already meeting you.

Each week the Evangel will feature a synopsis of a chapter in the book and provide questions for reflection. This week Anna Crickmer Shannon provides a look into Chapter 3 of An Altar in the World.

Chapter 5 Summary and Reflection Questions

And if you missed a chapter, previous summaries can be accessed below.

Chapter 1, by Cathy Donahoe, can be found here.

Chapter 2, by Richard Morgan, can be found here.

Chapter 3, by Anna Crickmer Shannon, can be found here.

Chapter 4, by Deacon Rich Paul, can be found here.

June Event Schedule:

•June 9 and 16, 9:30-11:00 at St. Matt’s. "Vocation as a Spiritual Practice” Lyn Fraser and Reenie Neal will lead a discussion group to explore what God is calling us, as individuals, to do in this world.

• June 13th Hike. Let’s meet at the church at 8:30 am to carpool up to the Mesa. Let’s hike for a couple of hours along the Lake of the Woods trail. Please contact Cathy Donahoe if you have any questions.

•June 21 and 28 - Coffee Hour Discussions Sundays between the services and continuing through July, members of the Sabbatical Committee will use the themes of “An Altar in the World” to explore the many places we may encounter God beyond Sunday worship. You do not have to read the book to participate.

•June 28 - Labyrinth Walk 7:30 PM, beginning in the Pavilion