We sat in a circle. Mostly. Some leaned against the freshly painted walls. Others sat on the floor. Friends old and new. It felt like a living room. Warm, friendly. You could feel the “good vibrations.” Lots of love in the air. Lori hovered over the food and coffee table, making sure that everything was [...]
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Dedication of the Vine – we are now open for business!
Posted: May 29, 2012 in 24/7, Collaboration, Community, Hamilton, Prayer0
Jesus liked parties. C’mon, his first miracle was transforming water into wine at a wedding feast! The religious of the day criticized him for the “riffraff” He kept company with. Accused Him of being a glutton. And a drunkard. One thing about Him, Jesus knew how to have a good time. He understood the power [...]
Praying Together for the Good of the Neighborhood
Posted: April 4, 2012 in 24/7, Community, Hamilton, PrayerOur friends, Peter and Sandy, at Little Bethel Church in Hamilton, were inspired by the weeks of 24/7 prayer we have been running the last few years. A couple of weeks ago they transformed their sanctuary into a prayer space for their east end neighborhood. For three days, members of the church and the community [...]
“Seek Justice” Week of 24/7 Prayer
Posted: February 27, 2012 in 24/7, Community, Hamilton, Prayer, Worship“In Dutch we have the word “gezellig”. It can’t be translated into English directly, but basically it means a comfortable, friendly, peaceful atmosphere in a room and/or with a group of people. This is what we have here”, said Conrad, gesturing around the room. My Dutch speaking friend and I were just sitting down for [...]
Warning and Disclaimer! This is a Dangerous Prayer! Pray at Your own Risk…
Posted: February 14, 2012 in Community, Holiness, Prayer, Suffering, The WayI’ve got a Lazy Boy chair. I love it! Nothing better than putting up my feet after a day’s work and settling into it’s comfy goodness. It’s a family tradition. My dad has one too, and more often than not he can be found wrapped in it’s leathery embrace as he reads, meditates or watches [...]
Creating Community Through Shared Experience and Tradition
Posted: December 21, 2011 in Community, HospitalitySo it’s been six months since we moved into our new place in Hamilton, and we’re almost unpacked (ha!). Just a few boxes left in the front porch that need tending to. We are slow, but we get there eventually. We’ve also been in the process of unpacking together what it means to be a [...]
