Although it's very liturgical in one way, it ends up very organic as a way to meet. The Evening Office is just there, for that day. I didn't pick it. We pray that - we listen to that, to hear what God is saying - we talk about it. It's very cool. I think this is turning into the default way for us to gather when something else isn't planned. I think it's a good thing. It's regular. It's steady. It's intentionally focused on God and what He says to us in His Word. It listens to His Spirit. It doesn't depend on the charisma of a man - of any of us.

Last week was my birthday. We met (it was our monthly potluck - we did Brian's b-day like this too) and had a little "thing." They gave me.... a bell. Yes, a big black iron bell worthy of a monastery church tower (not quite that big) - an awesome gift. I can't wait to get it set up so I can ring it. I can see that ringing thing happening on a regular basis. You might even be able to hear it if you try hard enough...

| posted by + Alan | 9:42 AM | |