February 21, 2024

You are invited! Who else did you invite? Where? When? What time? It sounds like some excitement in the air, don’t you think? Historically Easter Sunday has included Baptisms and Confirmations. This means Lent was a time of preparing for Baptism, learning and connecting, participating and being involved, prioritizing spiritual growth and commitment. Lent offers a time of preparation, getting ready and inviting people; everyone invited to join in, to be intentional in deepening their spiritual relationships. Perhaps your community of faith is doing a special worship series, book study or special gathering. One community of faith started a Saturday afternoon cup and conversation at a local diner to invite others. It might attract newcomers, others at tables nearby to come join the conversation. As we’ve moved through Epiphany reencountering the invitation, “come and see,” we take it into the Lent season and hopefully our every day practices. Don’t go alone … invite someone to church, to join you on errands, a special event, interest activity, on a walk/drive, for a “cup and conversation.” It’s better together! Think of all the things you might invite another to join you to do, and then do what you can. Imagine it! Share it! In what ways can I invite others to “come and see” Talk about it with others and transform ideas to action. Reach out. Invite me for a chat and share what you are up to.