Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out I pray that our time together will create a safe space to explore-to be drawn more deeply into the fullness of life and allow ourselves to sink into the loving heart of God in ways we have never experienced.In 2004, a special 30th Anniversary Edition was published, which included 12 new poems (listed in bold). And when we run out of sidewalk, I hope we can soften our assumptions and expand your perspectives. I encourage you to stay curious, open, and nimble, like children hop-scotching on a chalked sidewalk. I am excited about this is a multi-generational exploration in which we can all take part.ĭuring this season of Lent, I hope you will engage in the spiritual practice of seeking. They will use a youth study guide and be supported by our family ministry team. The Creed study will also be the first six weeks of a confirmation experience for the youth who will be embarking on their confirmation journey. First, for new people who wish to join First Church, this study will function as a new members class and allow our new community friends to interact with other First Church members as companions on a journey together. This journey will be an exploration we do together and will also function in a couple of additional ways. This study will help us engage with the questions of our faith through the ancient language of the Apostles Creed.
We will use a resource created by United Methodist Pastor, Adam Hamilton, called Creed: What Christians Believe and Why. We’ve left familiar terrain and planned pathways and are now exploring new ground that is lacking any predetermined routing.ĭuring our Sunday School hour, I will be leading an all-church study in the Activities Center. We recognized that the last few years have felt a little bit like we’ve come to a place where the sidewalk ends. This poem came to mind because we were talking about the journey of Lent. When a group of First Church folks gathered last fall to plan ahead for our upcoming worship seasons, one of Shel Silverstein’s poems entered our conversation-Where the Sidewalk Ends. Full of humor and whimsy, his poetry traverses the gamut from silly to thoughtful to profound-sometimes all in the same poem. His eccentric poetry and his accompanying line drawings have been a favorite of teachers, parents, and children for decades. Shel found creative expression in prose, verse, artwork, and music. Many folks are familiar with the artist Shel Silverstein. And there the grass grows soft and white,Īnd there the moon-bird rests from his flight
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