Once again, local tragedy tears open deep wounds in our society. A young man’s life is snuffed out, riots ensure, and people plead for justice. We’re angry, saddened, and afraid. We long for shalom in our own hearts and cities.
Lent in 2021
Pastoral Letter Regarding Riots at U.S. Capitol
Livestream First
For the duration of this present spike in Covid cases, Restoration will be dropping down to One Service limited to 50 persons from now until Epiphany Sunday, January 10. Because the majority of our congregation will be joining from home, we are prioritizing our Livestream experience. We’re calling this model Livestream First (thereby implying In-Person Second.)
The Unordinary Ordinary
I adore the Church Calendar, but let's be honest, 2020 has been a bad go of it. Lent was interrupted by a Pandemic. Holy Week and Easter were mediated through screens. Pentecost and Trinity was marked by injustice, hatred, and violence. The Season after Pentecost was the season of, “Don’t breath on me.” And most recently, the Feast of All Saints was marked by epic political division. It’s fitting to now conclude 2020 with prophesy and apocalypse. Let us descend into Advent.
Location Update: Moving to the Parkway
Introducing Parish Council
We have just reached an important milestone in the life of our church. Restoration has just transitioned from the oversight of our sending church to that of our own members.
