The 2020 Annual Report of the Spiritual Life Ministry ~ Linda Edvar, chair
“Our mission statement is to awaken, enhance, and nurture the spiritual life of the church members for the work of the ministry.”
Ministry Unit Members: Allison Maus, Staff; Linda Edvar, Rob Huffard, Jane Butler, Mary Jane Kistler, Roger Garthwaite, Dee Ann Wylie, Darrell Velegol
Throughout this year our ministry team met monthly. Many of our conversations were focused on ways to offer spiritual support for our congregation during the time of the pandemic. Several of the per-pandemic plans were canceled due to the restrictions: the prayer labyrinth during Holy Week and the Grieving In God's Embrace small group.
Advent and Lenten devotions, written by congregational members and friends, were offered during those seasons. Allison and Mary Jane Kistler organize them.
Based on the theme of Jubilee, the fall emphasis for worship, we planned an afternoon event at Krislund which was held on October 4. Twenty-nine folks attended for an afternoon of reflection on Jubilee, with presentations offered, times of personal reflection, times of sharing, boxed supper and closing circle. All events were socially distanced and folks wore masks, following the safety protocols.
One of the opportunities we suggested as a way to support our congregation was a weekly prayer meeting held on Zoom. Allison Maus and Martha Trout, Membership and Program Associate, set up the Zoom meetings. Rev. Dean Lindsey, Allison and a regular group of about 5-7 meet each week, with others joining from time to time. This has become a very important part of weekly caring and outreach for those attending and for those we pray.
We also discussed the Christmas Dinner and wondered how it could occur in a new way this year. Allison offered an invitation for interested folk to attend a meeting to consider the possibility and the details. A small number of folks attended and agreed that if at all possible, it would be a way to offer this to the congregation. Clark Moose, Cheryl Price, Bill Lukens, Sharon Ambrose, Roger Garthwaite, John Marsden, and a few other volunteers made it happen. Two hundred meals were prepared and either picked up at the church or were delivered.
Several small groups continue to meet via Zoom – Wednesday in the Word meets via Zoom with 12-14 women attending each week for fellowship, study and prayer, led by Connie Curilla. A Men's Covenant Group, led by Rob Huffard, meets via Zoom, and occasionally face to face, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays; Men's Bible Study has also been meeting on Monday evenings, led by Bob Igo. Peggy Lindsey led a Zoom small group for Advent.
Centering Prayer co-led by Mary Boutselis and Mary Jane Kistler, meets every Monday evening with 7-12 attending each week.
Spiritual Direction: SCPC is home to a number of trained spiritual directors who may be contacted directly or through the church office for appointments. Directors are: Jackie Naginey Hook, Zack Maser, Mary Boutselis, Mary Jane Kistler, Paul Meister, Rob Huffard.
We look forward to offering opportunities which will enable us to grow spiritually in our relationships with one another and with our Lord.
Linda Gaul Edvar, Spiritual Life chair
Throughout this year our ministry team met monthly. Many of our conversations were focused on ways to offer spiritual support for our congregation during the time of the pandemic. Several of the per-pandemic plans were canceled due to the restrictions: the prayer labyrinth during Holy Week and the Grieving In God's Embrace small group.
Advent and Lenten devotions, written by congregational members and friends, were offered during those seasons. Allison and Mary Jane Kistler organize them.
Based on the theme of Jubilee, the fall emphasis for worship, we planned an afternoon event at Krislund which was held on October 4. Twenty-nine folks attended for an afternoon of reflection on Jubilee, with presentations offered, times of personal reflection, times of sharing, boxed supper and closing circle. All events were socially distanced and folks wore masks, following the safety protocols.
One of the opportunities we suggested as a way to support our congregation was a weekly prayer meeting held on Zoom. Allison Maus and Martha Trout, Membership and Program Associate, set up the Zoom meetings. Rev. Dean Lindsey, Allison and a regular group of about 5-7 meet each week, with others joining from time to time. This has become a very important part of weekly caring and outreach for those attending and for those we pray.
We also discussed the Christmas Dinner and wondered how it could occur in a new way this year. Allison offered an invitation for interested folk to attend a meeting to consider the possibility and the details. A small number of folks attended and agreed that if at all possible, it would be a way to offer this to the congregation. Clark Moose, Cheryl Price, Bill Lukens, Sharon Ambrose, Roger Garthwaite, John Marsden, and a few other volunteers made it happen. Two hundred meals were prepared and either picked up at the church or were delivered.
Several small groups continue to meet via Zoom – Wednesday in the Word meets via Zoom with 12-14 women attending each week for fellowship, study and prayer, led by Connie Curilla. A Men's Covenant Group, led by Rob Huffard, meets via Zoom, and occasionally face to face, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays; Men's Bible Study has also been meeting on Monday evenings, led by Bob Igo. Peggy Lindsey led a Zoom small group for Advent.
Centering Prayer co-led by Mary Boutselis and Mary Jane Kistler, meets every Monday evening with 7-12 attending each week.
Spiritual Direction: SCPC is home to a number of trained spiritual directors who may be contacted directly or through the church office for appointments. Directors are: Jackie Naginey Hook, Zack Maser, Mary Boutselis, Mary Jane Kistler, Paul Meister, Rob Huffard.
We look forward to offering opportunities which will enable us to grow spiritually in our relationships with one another and with our Lord.
Linda Gaul Edvar, Spiritual Life chair
Jubilee Retreat at Krislund in October
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