Based on Genesis 2:1-3, the seventh day is holy because God blessed it and rested after the work of “creating the heavens and the earth were finished and all their multitude.” And we are called to rest not because work is bad, but because joy, delight, and freedom are gifts from God.
- Can we disentangle ourselves from all the voices and to-do lists in our lives?
- What might this space become in our lives?
Join Rachel for three sessions on the book “The Sabbath Way: Making Room in Your Life for Rest, Connection, and Delight” by Rev. Dr. Travis West, of Western Seminary in Michigan. I’ll create some handouts, provide some information, and insights, but the heart of the time will be group discussions and smaller breakout conversations — including Zoom breakout rooms for our virtual attendees to ensure everyone can connect and share!
- June 14 – How do our lives, consciously and unconsciously, block us from “keeping Sabbath”? What might Sabbath-keeping not be?
- June 21 – So what is Sabbath keeping? What should we do? What is resting? Can we be open to joy and delight?
- June 28 – Time: Helpful and unhelpful metaphors. How can a flower image help us with Sabbath keeping? What other metaphors hurt or help us regarding time?