Compassionate Reconstruction
My return has been to the Episcopal variety, one quite different from what I’d known. This church makes artful craft of a variety of smells and bells. Exceptionally beautiful choral music, intentional pauses for reflection, an elegantly designed worship space, respect for quiet—all of these lured me. The proverbial cherry on top was the wild abundance of flowers on Easter morning, such vibrant smells and colors. I find beauty, joy, and creative energy in this place. The liturgy, too, has become a welcome companion, with its invitation to worship alongside the worldwide communion in a collective recitation of the words of the Book of Common Prayer.
