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Epiclesis... An Ancient-Future Faith Community |
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Christmastide, 2012 |
Monday, January 2 |
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An Ancient-Future New Old Year | |
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Greetings!
Let me tell you about two things that are on my mind this New Year-- some Ancient-Future things that I'd like you to have on your mind, too:
 First, Sheila and I will travel later this month to Edmonton, Canada, to attend "Breakforth Canada", billed as North America's largest worship and equipping conference. I have been invited to speak there, in several sessions, on the "Ancient-Future" movement in particular, and worship renewal in general. Ellen Koehler and Laura Nelson will also be going, for which I'm so grateful. Please begin praying for us as we prepare for this wonderful ministry opportunity. By the way, one particular session, titled "Encouragement for Weary Worshipers", is something that I felt strongly led to offer to conference goers. Please pray that God will put people in our paths who need an encouraging word.
 Next, please be in prayer about the Ancient-Future Faith Network that God is raising up. You've heard me speak of the Network, to some extent, over the last few months, but now the pace is quickening as we get ready to launch a beautiful, dynamic website (More on that later). We also are looking toward the AFFN's first annual gathering in Orange Park, Florida, in June of this year. God is already using the Network to build the Kingdom and to foster renewal in the Church.
As always, if you have any questions or comments about either of these two Ancient-Future things, please let me know. We're always looking for partners in prayer and in ministry.
Wishing you a happy Ancient-Future New Old Year,
Pastor Chris
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In This eNewsletter Issue |
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Sunday Worship...
10:30 AM
The Carmichael Chapel 4600 Winding Way Sacramento, CA 95841
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Special Mini-Series Starting January 22
Ron Richardson Offering Terrific Class...
 Our own Ron Richardson is working on a fantastic mini-series on art, covenant, and the Lord's Supper. Part of Ron's final doctoral work, the four-session series will focus on how God reaches out to us in the Eucharist-- the Table of the Lord-- and he's going to look at several great, classic works of art to show the way.
Ron is looking for about 15 people to join him for the study, so act quickly since space is limited.
The sessions will launch on January 22 (one week after our Epiphany service of worship). The sessions will meet at 5 PM, at the Carmichael Chapel on four consecutive Sundays.
Would you like to contact Ron for more information? Send him an email by clicking right here.
You can also look at the course outline by clicking here.
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Beautiful Epiphany Service of Worship
Mark Your Calendars for January 15...
We have a wonderful opportunity for worship on Sunday night, January 15, at 6 PM, at the Carmichael Chapel.
An evening of Epiphany-focused themes, the candlelit service will feature Scripture, prayer, music, rich images, and words from the early Church Fathers.
This (like the recent beautiful Advent service of lessons and carols) will be a wonderful chance to invite guests and newcomers to give them a taste of what we do at Epiclesis.
By the way, our community of faith annually prepares an Epiphany devotional booklet that outlines Scripture and gives some guidance and direction for Sunday worship. Would you like a copy? You may pick one up on Sunday mornings, or click here to download a copy.
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 An Ancient-Future Quote to Note
Go Back to the Garden of Eden?
Christians must go back to the Garden of Eden and reclaim God's original purposes for creatures and creation. We are the image-bearers of God, and we have been given the task of making this world the theatre of God's glory. It is not only the inner chamber of the heart that should glow with the presence of God, but our culture, too-- our cities, our civilization, the whole of life.
Robert E. Webber, Who Gets to Narrate the World? Contending for the Christian Story in an Age of Rivals (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2008), 71.
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Epiclesis Website Tip of the Week:
Want to know all the latest news and upcoming events at Epiclesis-- at a glance? Just zip over to the front page of our website and watch the rotating slides. If you need more information, just click on a slide. Try it out today!
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