"Hope is a Good Thing, Perhaps the Best Thing of All," Peter Rice. A reflection from St. John's "Building Hope Project."
Welcome to the Chapel Street Chronicle, your weekly St. John’s digest. Since the pandemic forced us to adapt to new technologies and ways of gathering and worshiping, our daily reflections have evolved into a cherished ministry, fostering connection and inspiration virtually for our church family. As we begin the Advent season and a new church year, we’re excited to reimagine this offering. Each Tuesday morning, the Chronicle will bring together highlights from our community.
I invite you to pause for a moment and examine how you practice the presence of God. The tendency that I hear, see and experience is that people, (myself included), look for God “somewhere out there.” Brother Lawrence reminds us that God is nearer than we might think. Psalm 139 expresses this reality well when the psalmist asks ..