Yesterday I preached and Presided at Back in the Saddle Church. it was not my best sermon – not bad – just could have used some more development. But as happens, sometimes, I was really busy last week. Seems everything I had to do in January landed on Sat. Jan. 23. I had the sermon to write and a reflection for the Ft blog, the Preacher Party to host, and a phone interview for a potential new call. Add to that some family drama with a 17 year old child (teenage years are synonymous with “drama”….). Still, the sermon was received well enough considering I suggested that we consider Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the body of God and that we focus our evangelism toward those who have no faith tradition. (Of, course that is a wide open field these days…the unchurched, or dechurched).
But mostly yesterday was a fun day at church. Lots of laughing and sidebar silliness between the clergy staff, the altar party, and even members of the congregation. It is a fun church, “Back in the Saddle,” and so nice to worship with people who like one another, enjoy being together, and can be silly.
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Shared silliness is a much underrated pastime. I love silliness with people I like and trust. So glad you found it on Sunday.
I love silliness in church. The irreverence someone keeps everyone from tipping over with anxiety about doing everything "right." Not that that doesn't matter, but when we mess up I think God winks.
i'm a BIG fan of silliness. without it… i would be one big fat gordian knot. i'm a bigger fan of when a pastor friend… has a wonderful sunday. AWESOME!!!!!
It all sounds so good! I'm glad for you.
I am so glad you had a good day… looking forward to the sermon.
Sounds good! Thumbs up for silly! 🙂
oops, that was me up there
Agreeing with the others…silliness is a vital component of life, within the church and outside it.