WELCOME TO CHAPEL

The first time I laid eyes on this wooden chapel in the woods in Germany, designed by Architect John Pawson, I could barely breathe. Obviously it’s too narrow to fit a group of people, but there’s something about it that touches my soul. I dream of space like this, made from natural materials, nestled in the woods, where we can be quiet together. Settle into our human condition and see what there is to learn. In the meantime, in this liminal space, when I have left church life and am working on some important projects, we’ll gather here each week. the way we did during the pandemic. Welcome friends!

A Blessing for What Is

May you meet each moment as it comes,

without needing it to be anything other than what it is.

The easy ones, may you savor them.

The hard ones, breathe through them.

May you feel the quiet presence of the Creator,

walking beside you, in the ordinary and the unexpected.

May you find peace not by controlling the world,

but by making space for it as it is:

messy, beautiful, unfinished.

And may you be kind to yourself

as you make your way.

So may it be.

The wonderful band called Darlingside, a group of guys who went to Williams College together, sing this gorgeous song, The God of Loss.
They’re playing at Café Lena in Saratoga on August 9.

Prayers for …
everyone traveling, for anyone facing medical issues, scary diagnoses. Prayers for all those trying to solve big problems.
Prayers of gratitude for everyone who shows up in our lives, willing to help. Prayers for clarity in knowing where we are needed.
Prayers for peace in the world. Always, for peace.
{Add your own}

For the people and situations we hold in our hearts,
may the light of the Creator reach them.
May love find a way.
May hope take root.
May we trust that even at a distance, our prayers matter. Amen.

A brief message on the power we have to control our responses to life circumstances and why Creator needs us to work on this.

In closing, know that you are held in infinite love. Know that your life has purpose and meaning. Find something to delight yourself today. And please take good care of each other. xo, mo

Please consider volunteering for the Bart Adaptive Sports program this summer. The commitment is minimal. We are doing biking and hiking on Tuesdays and Fridays, with morning and afternoon sessions at the Manchester Rec Park. Sign up to volunteer HERE.

A Chapel donation is greatly appreciated, Thank you!