On this day after our national election, I bring you a word of grace, hope and love. Some may be pleased with the outcome, and others are in the tomb, where hopes have been dashed and fears are looming larger. But what we know about the tomb is that even as our ancestors in faith felt lost and alone in that immediate moment, in resurrection Christ was there among them, as Christ is with us now.
The emotional labor in response to this outcome is real. For those who are grieving, please be attentive to your own well-being, breathe, rest, check in with your loved ones, tend. For all of us, I ask your concerted care and kindness for vulnerable persons and persons specifically denigrated or threatened in the election process, including immigrants, Haitians, women, the LGBTQ community and others. May we reach out in concern, service, courage, and invitation so that all find a place to belong.
Tonight at 6pm Mountain Time, I will be offering online communion for all clergy and laity of the Mountain Sky with members of the cabinet. I invite you into this holy mystery, which we believe is a means of grace. When words fail us, the rituals of our faith can transcend barriers between us. Let us be reminded that we are one body in Christ at the table. Please have some bread and juice by you when you log on to participate in the communion.
May Paul’s words to the Philippians be a guide in these days “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
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