Restoration Journal
News, Updates, and Resources
One of Restoration’s core values is Contemplation. We love how the annual rhythm of Advent naturally creates space to be confronted by the mystery of God's presence. During this season, we consider God’s faithfulness and wait for his return; we lament the world’s brokenness, and we anticipate the promised arrival of Christ the King. This year, there will be a few liturgical shifts to mark the season of Advent.
We have much to be grateful for! This weekend marks many special occasions both in the life of our church and the Church universal. Come and join us! Note that this Sunday, to create space for all, we’ll be holding three services: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00. Please plan accordingly and invite anyone who might be blessed by our vibrant and joyful celebrations!
Many of our local customs were shaped by the fact that we were a portable church. Our practices and equipment needed to be nimble and basic. Now being settled in a permanent home, we are able to incorporate some more of our vibrant, sacramental heritage into our regular worship. May these subtle changes help stir your heart into greater awareness of the goodness and beauty of God.
In March 2020, the world was turned upside down by the Covid Pandemic. Restoration was only two and a half years old when it struck, and because of our nimble, scrappy nature, we were able to quickly deploy creative solutions for connecting our church, which included an excellent Livestream of Sunday Worship. I’m quite proud of our team and what they’ve been able to accomplish these past few years, but it’s now time to phase out the Livestream and to reinforce better ways of fostering sacramental fellowship.
