Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:00am on Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/95843252385
Midrash is a Hebrew word, and it can mean many different things, all related to drawing wisdom and understanding out of a sacred text, so that it speaks to us in our own time and context. We’ll be exploring the stories in some collections of wisdom tales on my shelf:
- One Hundred Wisdom Stories by Margaret Silf
- Ancient Stories for Modern Times by Faye Mogensen
- Doorways to the Soul by Elisa Davey Pearmain
- Friedman’s Fables by Edwin H. Friedman
What does this look like? A little bit like a covenant group or chalice circle (also known as ‘small group ministry’), except that it will be a drop-in group, so everyone is invited and there’s no commitment to attend every week. We’ll first light a chalice and do a brief check-in, then I’ll share a short wisdom tale that I’ll read aloud. With a series of questions, we’ll explore the story and what its wisdom might have to teach us right now. We may love some of the stories, and absolutely dislike others…and that’s ok! All of them may teach us something about ourselves.
Who might want to attend? It could be folks who find it hard to get to church on Sundays– caregivers of small children or adults, who would like a moment of time to connect. Basically, this is for anyone who would like to take time to reflect and connect.
My hope is that this brief, one-hour meeting will be a source of spiritual and relational strength. Nothing is required of you in advance, because I want to make it very easy for us to take one hour out of our busy lives to appreciate being alive and together in the present moment. I hope you’ll consider joining us as we kindle the flame of connection together!”
This is for everyone, so feel free to share! My hope is to have a small group online each Wednesday at noon. (If you’d like to attend but that time will regularly not work for you, please let me know. I could adjust it a little bit earlier or later.)
The Zoom link for this is below. I hope you’ll be able to make it!
Blessings and gratitude,
Rev. Kristina