In Denver: Churchin’ It at the Worley’s Hizzy
I’ve been having a wonderful time here in Denver connecting with friends (I’m tempted to stay!). It’s been especially great connecting with Megz, Sara and Dave, whom went through the internship program at Willow Creek with me. Because of these guys, Denver feels a little bit like home.
Megz, Sara and Dave recently started a “house church” with a few of their friends, and I was able to join their little gathering this past Sunday morning. I loved it. They asked me to lead them through a couple of spiritual exercises (which was a treat for me); using the spiritual exercises as a basis, we spent time sharing with each other; then we discussed a couple chapters from the book they’re reading, Paul’s Idea of Community by Robert Banks. It was a precious time together and certainly reminded me of the Arlington Heights house church gatherings.
After lunch, Dave, Sara, little Hayden and I went for a long walk around a huge park near their house — and we talked theology the whole time! I loved it! It was so life giving. Dave is earning his PhD in theology at the Iliff School of Theology — and he’s so passionate about the integration of theology and spirituality. I am, too. So I peppered Dave with questions, and he really helped me think through many issues. I’m becoming more and more convinced that theology plays a big role in the psychospiritual transformational journey. Here’s a simple example: If I view God as distant and cruel, I’m probably not going to move toward God, trust God or experience much intimacy with God — thus my relationship with God probably won’t grow and mature much and I probably won’t experience much internal transformation.
Anyway, I’m having a ball here. And it doesn’t hurt that Denver kicks ass! It’s definitely one of my top 3 favorite cities. To meet some of the Denver crew, check out my photos of them.
February 20th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Hey sweet Denvies! I miss you guys. It’s fun to see you (in photo) and hear your voices (on vmail). I smile back on the Worley group days in P-Town. Let’s keep these little communities connected and share what we are learning.
February 21st, 2007 at 1:07 pm
Hey AP! I loved having you here this weekend. You are always welcome anytime…
I’m looking for the zen podcast and I’m not sure I’ve found it. Could you send me the details if you get a chance please?
Thanks again for sharing yourself with the house church! I loved your presence and what you brought to us. It won’t be the same without you!
We love you,
Hayden and Sara (perhaps David too but he’s at work
February 21st, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Hi Amy!
I just noticed you above me! I miss you and love you and hope you will come and visit us soon… until then, we’ve got the internet
sw & hw (Pally is one of Hayden’s favorite stuffed animals. If I ask, she’ll go and get it off her shelf in her room – she knows who Pally is. Thanks again for that!)
February 23rd, 2007 at 7:43 am
Sara, I miss you guys already — I hope to visit this summer.
In iTunes, do a search for Zencast, which can also be found at Zencast.org.
I suggest the following Zencasts to perhaps start with … I’ll give you the numbers of the Zencasts: 8, 26, 27 and 89. Zencast 8 and 89 feature Thich Nhat Hanh, an 80-year-old Buddhist master. He’s precious and amazing! Also, he was recently interviewed by “Sojourners” magazine, and he provided a beautiful spiritual exercise in that interview. Anyway, you may want to even spend a house church or two listening together to Thich Nhat Hanh’s podcasts … practice his spiritual exercises … and then discuss, etc. Could be really great and helpful! If you do that, I’d perhaps start with Zencast #8.
Love you!
February 23rd, 2007 at 8:12 am
Also, Sara, it’s worth pointing out that Thich Nhat Hanh has a wonderful appreciation for Christianity and Jesus. He’s written a couple books about it, one being, “Living Buddha, Living Christ,” which was a bestseller. So Hanh’s podcasts will probably be a really “safe” way to begin to engage and learn from Buddhism. Again, I’d start with Zencast #8 because he talks a lot about the similarities of Buddhism and Christianity. I’ve found it to be beautiful and helpful and core stuff. I hope this helps!
February 25th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
Thanks AP via Sara Worley written by Jennifer Pope. Hope to see you again soon!
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