Going Deeper Week 3 Take Home Reflection for Families and Individuals

GOING DEEPER
WEEK 3 of 6
Take Home Reflections for Families and Individuals

Our Theme for the Year: HOME

FAMILIES

In week one, we asked you to “befriend” a tree. The time is coming when significant changes will occur with your friend the tree. How is it going?

In week two, we asked parent(s) to check in on your child or children and ask them a simple question: What would you like me to teach you about this week? How did that go?

This week:
Today’s forum at 10 a.m. was about a man who lived in a box on the streets from the age of 5 until he was 12. Is it possible for you to tell you child the story of the Good Samaritan and ask: What is our responsibility when we see someone suffering? Are there opportunities that we can give back, to make our community a bit of a better place?

As a sign that you are appreciative of the privilege and abundance that is part of your life, take time at mealtime to say what you are grateful for and invite your children to truly notice what is on their plate at mealtime.

INDIVIDUALS
Today’s worship service reflected on the idea of balance, as a part of a meditation on autumn and fall.

What in your own life is seeking permission to die away? What have you been clinging to, keeping alive, that is no longer serving its purpose? How can you let that go, with appreciation and intentionality?

The leaves that are falling from trees will be the nourishment of future growth, future life. What is awaiting birth? What would you desire to see born in you, over the next year? A greater sense of purpose? A greater sense of passion? A new spiritual practice? A greater sense of expression of love?

What is the wisdom of autumn saying to you this day, this week, this season?

Want to go deeper still: Attend vespers facilitated by Kathy Bowman and Rev. Butts, Wed evenings from 6:30 to 7p.m. It is a time to refresh your spirit.
Or become a member of connection circles. Contact Laurie Bertsche, our membership coordinator, at membership.qcuu@mchsi.com

Peace, Roger

For previous reflections, visit www.progressqc.blogspot.com