Yesterday Brian and I decided we wanted take-out from one of our favorite Pensacola eateries. The restaurant of choice is locate just across the street from our church. While Brian waited for our food I walked to the church and spent some quiet time in that sacred space.
It struck me that while of course the Church is her people, being on those grounds today had a real sense of connection with those people. During normal times , people I love gather here. Memories are made in the nave, in the parish hall, and especially the front yard.
In the past three years , so much joy has occurred on this front yard.
Easter egg hunts
Pet blessings
Ocktoberfest
Free Thursday evening concerts open to the wider community
Gardening fun for those with green thumbs
Quiet contemplation under the trees and on the benches
People dancing at the community concerts
Children playing together.
The people who meet here during healthier times leave behind a good energy that I cannot explain, but know for sure that it is a real energy. It is perhaps God's way of remnding me that we are still in community with our Beloveds-- even when it isn't safe to gather together in-person. I was reminded that these buildings and gorgeous grounds will once again be filled with God's people doing our best to live according to The Way of Love.
During this " deployment" , The Holy Spirit shows us ways to be together while we are apart.
Thanks be to Creator God! Alleluia!
~Sarah
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