I’ve been on the road a lot, and it feels good to come home. Part of the fun is coming home to mail and packages. In this five-minute episode of Three Minute Ministry Mentor (3MMM), I open one of those packages, and I read from Callie Swanlund’s new book, From Weary to Wholehearted. Have a look.

Something I am noticing? Many of us feel alone right now.

Digital connections help in many ways to break down barriers of isolation. But they are not the embodied relational presence of another person, they don’t allow us to feel singing in four part harmony or share a friendly hug. I want to talk about four movies that remind us - we are not alone. Have a look at these four movies  that tell stories that help us feel seen and connected.

We have several writing events coming up. The next Writing Table Mini Retreat is July 19. Join us? I am so excited abut the in person retreat at Kirkridge in October. It's not too early to make your plans for Fall. I would love to see you there! 

October Writing Table Retreat

Join us at the Writing Table in person. Enjoy the beauty of Kirkridge in the autumn and ample structured and unstructured time to inspire a rhythm of writing and rest. We invite you to bring a writing project with you or dream up a new one at this retreat. Registration is open now! 
 

Summer Mini-Retreats! 

 
The first writing retreat was fantastic! Our next Mini Writing Retreat is July 19, sign up below. 

Also - how could you gift someone a writing package? Know someone who would appreciate space at the table? Give them the gift of a writing community.   

Inspire your Pastoral Imagination this month!

Finding Our Way Study

We are all still finding our way and dealing with multiple changes to the world, to our lives, and to the church. Erin Robinson Hall wrote this study guide to help you lead important conversations as you navigate a new era of ministry. Could your group use a new study for Fall?

We need to acknowledge the changes, ask good questions, listen, make space for grief, and start to tell new future stories. The “Finding Our Way” Study Guide can help you do all this and more.

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May you remember that you are not alone, and may your pastoral imagination inspire rest, writing and hopeful practices. Your work matters, .