Five people gathered on the last Wednesday in March for the first Way of Love breakfast at St Peter’s. As you can see in the picture a number of vultures (about 30) were also interested in the subject (or just maybe the breakfast!).
The Way of Love came from a July 5, 2018 sermon by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to General Convention meeting in Austin, Tx introduced the “Way of Love”, spiritual practices to “help our church to go deeper as the Jesus Movement, not just in word, but not just in deed, either, but for real. How do we help our folk to throw themselves into the arms of Jesus.” There are 7 practices – Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, Rest.
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast together, we worshiped and then talked about the purpose of meeting as a small group for the next nine months. We talked about rules of life working like trellises in our lives, providing structure and shape for the spiritual growing that we hope to do as individuals and for the work of God in this church. The hope is to deepen our relationships with God and with one another.
In the month ahead, some people will be working on praying more consistently (Pray) and another person plans to spend more time with scripture (Learn). We plan to be accountable to one another and be a source of encouragement to one another.
The April Way of Love breakfast will take place on Wednesday, April 24th at 8AM in the Parish House. All are welcome.
The links below get you started in the Way of Love. #1 includes Bishop Curry’s sermon and general information and links.
#2 provides examples on how to integrate the Way of Love into your daily life.
Links –
1. Way of Love introduction