This morning I am sitting in Tony's lake house on Eagle Lake, watching the sunrise and reflecting on the week. It seems like this week has been much longer than seven days. We started out with a weekend retreat at Luther Seminary where we spent a few days with Sara Barton. It was a chance to evaluate our Rule of Life and share our lives.
Sunday morning we worshipped at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and then we went to Como Park. Sunday evening was spent with the community of Solomon's Porch, first in their worship gathering, and then over a Burrito Bol at Chipotle. Our evening ended by settling down at Tony's house.
Monday and Tuesday were action-packed days spent with Tony Jones, Doug Pagitt, and Carla Barnhill from the Porch. We also had a chance to Skype with Nanette Sawyer from Wicker Park Grace in Chicago. Tuesday afternoon was spent at the home of Tim and Jill Geoffrion, where we had a chance to talk about leadership and experience a prayer labyrinth.
After spending the night at the home of a Solomon's Porch member Tuesday night, on Wednesday, we traveled up here to Tony's family cabin a few hours north of the Twin Cities. We have spent the last few days reading, discussing, reflecting, praying, journaling, boating, and more. It has been a holistic learning experience around the idea of hospitality. I have enjoyed spending time sitting at the feet of Tony Jones and Mark Love. They, along with my cohort - Doug Sanders, Mark Brazle, Wayne Beason, Ryan Woods, CindyLou Owen, and Courtney Jenko - have challenged me to think about what it means to be a follower of Jesus and extend hospitality to God, others, and creation.
Well, it's time to go make breakfast for everyone. I am making scrambled eggs and bacon. I'm looking forward to our last couple of hours together this morning as we continue the conversation...
shine!
Jason
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