“The way we gather matters. Gatherings consume our days and help determine the kind of world we live in, in both our intimate and public realms. Gathering – the conscious bringing together of people for a reason – shapes the way we think, feel, and make sense of our world…And yet most of us spend … Continue reading Routine is the Enemy of Meaningful Gathering
By Lisa Smith. I’ve been reading different takes on “dealing with” creative people. It makes me laugh to see the advice people give. Usually it boils down to the equivalent of how to keep your pets entertained. “Dangle something shiny or give them treats hidden inside a toy so they don’t get bored.” Or how … Continue reading 10 Ways To “Deal” With Creatives In Your Congregation
By Lisa Smith. It is time to bring the power of the arts to the heart of the church. The arts are one of the most powerful means by which we explore the human experience. Through the arts we mine the deep existential questions of what it means to be human. We ask, “Who am … Continue reading Art, Existential Questions, and the Heart of the Church