June 2025

Our year of Adventuring with God has wrapped up. We have learned about drawing from God’s strength, being sent into our neighborhoods to be and make disciples, and getting equipped for continuing bold ventures in faith.

So, the Adventure continues. In the seasons to come we will be exploring how we join with and make known the Welcoming Heart of God. What does it look like to accept and celebrate that we are welcomed into the fullness of God’s care and compassion?

What does it look like to make sure we show up and stand for this kind of inclusive, open-hearted love?

I carried the prayer below during my pilgrimage to Santiago de Compestela and continue to carry it in my prayers. Part of accepting and celebrating God’s welcome is embracing all the ways God is our companion, guide, strength, fortress, rest, shelter, light, consolation, and perseverance.

 The more we receive God’s welcome, the better can welcome one another.

Tom