ChapelHillMennonite

We've launched a new, multimedia, online curriculum, "Defund the Police? An Abolition Curriculum." Read more about it here: ow.ly/NlPb50EsoGe #BringThePeace

Edith Espinal leaves sanctuary at Columbus Mennonite after 40 months: mennoniteusa.org/news/edith-esp… #BringThePeace

We are always being transfigured with the presence of God

“Feel the Holy Spirit move in you... God’s fire in your being.” ~ Mechthild of Magdeburg, 13th century

“God cries out to us: ‘Love me, and you will have me. Love makes me present to you.’” ~ Augustine of Hippo

We pray for a world where people aren’t forced to live in jails and prisons, especially during a pandemic.

During this season of waiting, may you be sustained with the hope of God.

Some trust in governments and some in borders, but we trust in God, who invites all people to live in peace. --From a prayer by Isaac Villegas: mennoniteusa.org/menno-snapshot…

“My wife and I were brought into the Chapel Hill Mennonite fold, lovingly embraced and held and protected against the Powers and Principalities of their own denomination because they believed this is what Mennonites should do.” theeastbywest.com/home/my-journe…

This world is a sea of troubles; our lives are troubled. Remember that God’s love is our foundation and Spirit will give you strength.

I bind myself today to the power of heaven, the light of sun, the brightness of moon, the splendor of fire, the speed of lightning, the swiftness of wind, the depth of the sea, the stability of earth, the firmness of rock. ~The Lorica of St Patrick, 433 CE

Listen for the voice of God, Walk in the way of peace, And trust in the One who satisfies us with the sweetness of justice. (a Lenten blessing based on Ps 81)

“It is God who makes war to cease in all the world, who breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire.” ~Ps 46

In Christ, Wisdom became flesh. She was there from before the beginning and is here with you today. May her justice strengthen your resolve for God’s reign of peace.

God is the mother of us all, the One who has given life to the world. Do not forget “the God who gave you birth” (Deuteronomy 32:18).

“We are all meant to be mothers of God. What good is it to me if Mary is full of grace if I am not also full of grace? This, then, is the fullness of time: When the Son of God is begotten in us.” ~ Meister Eckhart, 14th century #advent

We dream of a redeemed community where land and waters and animals (including human animals) experience God’s abundant care. “O soil, rejoice and be glad,” the prophet Joel speaks grace to the ground. “Do not fear, you wild animals,” he declares to the beasts (Joel 2:21-22)

God watches over you, to build and to plant hope in and around you.

Last night @gatorkater + I hit up the Old/er IA Lesbos fall potluck in #DSM. Y’all. It was some Big #GayMagic Energy for SURE. I defs cried while sharing how magical @CHmennonite is/was, & how powerful + Good their services are. My soul is still happy-buzzing. #katelyfe

You are known by God’s love