Sunday, October 07, 2012
Celebrating in Spanaway
I believe that Facebook is an abysmal way to present or think about anything of depth or consequence. I guess I really don't think much about topics in depth or of consequence, but I look forward to recording a few events or thoughts that go beyond Facebook style, even if I recorded that expression on Facebook anyway.
A generation ago, when we were the present age of our children, we participated at Spanawy Lutheran Church. This weekend Spanaway Lutheran Church celebrated 50 years as a congregation. Returning for that celebration connected me with a lot of people I had not seen for a long time. I was also moved by the impact on the church of the people there only in spirit.
The service this morning was, for me, stirring. I posted this comment on Facebook about one of the songs we sang:
I was introduced to Canticle of the Turning this morning while celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Spanaway Lutheran Church where my family was anchored a generation ago. I see little hope that justice and healing will happen as a result of human inspiration. Contrary to much church music I found this a stirring song. Take a listen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trhxP6VAOuc
I could also have commented on the powerful music, the impact of the sermon, the timeless beauty of the sanctuary, and, of course, some of the stellar people in attendance Saturday or today.
A generation ago, when we were the present age of our children, we participated at Spanawy Lutheran Church. This weekend Spanaway Lutheran Church celebrated 50 years as a congregation. Returning for that celebration connected me with a lot of people I had not seen for a long time. I was also moved by the impact on the church of the people there only in spirit.
The service this morning was, for me, stirring. I posted this comment on Facebook about one of the songs we sang:
I was introduced to Canticle of the Turning this morning while celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Spanaway Lutheran Church where my family was anchored a generation ago. I see little hope that justice and healing will happen as a result of human inspiration. Contrary to much church music I found this a stirring song. Take a listen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trhxP6VAOuc
I could also have commented on the powerful music, the impact of the sermon, the timeless beauty of the sanctuary, and, of course, some of the stellar people in attendance Saturday or today.
Labels: Canticle of the Turning, music, Spanaway Lutheran Church
