Our session on Liturgy has finished. I have learned an incredible amount on the structure of a worship service, and this will help me broker peoples communication with God. I have conflicting emotions about the process so far. On one hand I feel much more enlightened about my life. On the other, I feel uncomfortable. Coming from the kinder-and-gentler Atheist background says that I should not be doing this. But the liberal perspective on Christianity aligns with my values. My relationship with God is still in the formative stages and growing nicely.
Several people in the congregation have commented that I belong in the pulpit. Perhaps there is an analogy with teaching. Good teachers are the ones that struggled with the subject. I have definitely struggled with faith in God, and since marriage (and my introduction to the church) I have often examined this relationship. I am starting to learn why our relationship with God is difficult and why it is valuable. If sharing my ideas allows people to have a better relationship with God, and ultimately a better life, then I say Yes to spending a bit of time in the pulpit.
I received a request from Olds to provide Pulpit Relief in August. Unfortunately we will be in California, but September or October are feasible. Rev Sarah provided my name as a possibility. Perhaps I should get Baptized…
Session 2 is on Preaching. Let the games begin.
