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Blog Archives: March 2020
Wilderness
March 31, 2020
Wilderness’ is the word I have for these times of social distancing and quarantine. In the wilderness the way forward is undefined, no clear path seems ‘right’. In wilderness no one can say how long I will experience this suspended unsteady-ness of not knowing. In the wilderness, familiar markers appear unfamiliar then fear creeps in like weeds in my spring garden choking the bloom. Going to the market, the bank, or the coffee shop all requires extra vigilance. Many medical supports are being re-purposed to focus our collective efforts on ...
Best Laid Plans
March 30, 2020
Last May, the Tap began a partnership with the modular residence. We started by helping to garden their outdoor space. Then, as the weather got cooler and the evenings darker, we were invited in for weekly art evenings - eventually expanding to two evenings a week just hanging out with these friends we had made over time, playing Jenga, sharing jokes and stories - our lives - over hot cocoa and cake.
Early in March, we began to excitedly vision this year’s garden with the staff and residents there. I put a call-out for cuttings, and my ...
Living in Apocalyptic Times
March 25, 2020
Well friends, it’s official, we are living in apocalyptic times.
I’m not talking about I Am Legend, Mad Max, or the Left Behind series (which let me be clear: is a poor theology of the “End Times.”)
But I mean “apocalyptic” in the truest sense of the word, in its actual New Testament usage. The Greek noun apokalypsis means “revelation, disclosure.”
Truly truly, we’re living in revealing times aren’t we? It seems like the veil or curtain is being pulled back: on our culture, countries, churches, and our hearts. We are starting to see ...
Living Out Of An Abundance
March 24, 2020
It seemed like just weeks ago we were coming out of the new year. We had plans and goals and were excitedly looking to what the new year will bring. Who would imagine that the words ‘global pandemic’ would be in the forefront of headlines and news, and all that we talk about? Uncertainty surrounds us.
Just recently, I found myself also getting caught up in ‘panic buying’. Do I have enough food stocked up? In fact, I caught myself worrying, not just about basic food, but making sure my pantry and freezer were well stocked up with nutritious ...
Spring Thoughts
March 22, 2020
“Where the world sees impossibility, God sees potential. Where the world sees insecurity, God sees occasions for faith. Where the world sees death, God proclaims life.” – Parker Palmer
The world seems to be in the hopeless mire of viral (literal + figurative!) fears.
Yet this broken earth holds wildflowers patiently awaiting their time of glory, and things sitting dormant tremble in expectation of awakening and revival.
How can we remain attentive to the signs and stirrings of life, buried as they may be?
1. Remember:
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A Rule of Life
March 18, 2020
It’s strange how quickly you can wake up to a whole new reality. With the situation around COVID-19 changing so rapidly and social isolation in full effect it’s easy to get lost in swirl of it all. In the midst of all this uncertainty I am seeing how much better my kids do with some kind of routine. Lately I have been seeing how establishing a similar kind of routine or rhythm has been good for grounding my life during this time.
Waking or eating at fixed hours, doing some kind of physical activity, or calling family regularly are all ...
Small Groups COVID-19 Update
March 18, 2020
Over the past few days, things have been continuing to develop at a rapid rate. As the situation around us continues to change we are trying our best to formulate appropriate responses and recommendations. In light of the recent news and recommendations on COVID-19, we are encouraging all our small groups in the Tapestry Church Network to find ways to connect and meet virtually. We are not giving up on meeting together, but given the situation we need to also find ways to meet safely as well as do our part in helping contain the spread and ...
COVID-19 Update
March 13, 2020
To the Tapestry Church community,
In light of the Provincial Government’s recent directive concerning gatherings over 250 people, the Tapestry has suspended worship gatherings across all four campuses until further notice. This includes the upcoming worship gatherings planned for March 14 and 15.
This is a highly unusual time for us. Although this certainly does affect the manner in which we do church, it does not stop us from still being church. Church is about more than a building or a service; Church is about a people. Especially ...
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