Peace is the Point

Last week at Peace Church, my friend Ibrahima and I arrived early so we could catch up with friends before worship began, and so we could meet some new friends. And as we all sang together, and as we listened to Eli and Fritz play so beautifully, and as we heard Holly’s message, and as we prayed together, and as we took communion together, and as we shared joys and announcements, and as we sang the closing hymn, and as we celebrated Eric and Catherine, and after the service as Ibrahima told the story of Grace School to a group of people…

All I could think was- this is the point!

Coming together each week to regroup, refresh, and reflect.

Once a week sitting with people who hold similar beliefs and values.

Sharing a few moments of family and life updates.

Inspiring and uplifting each other.

All of this is the point.

It’s the point of Christianity

Of Jesus

Of organized religion

Of our lives

The point is Love

The point is Hope

The point is Community

The point is Mutual aid

The point is Sharing

The point is Lovingkindness

The point is Peace!

 I’m so grateful for our church and for all of the people I meet throughout my life who pull me back to what is real and eternal. This beautiful church, made up of so many beautiful people, with all of their beautiful examples of how to live in the way that Jesus taught us. In a time of uncertainty and confusion, we need each other more than ever.

Holy One, we thank you for all of these people. And for grounding us and framing our lives in love, abundance, equality and justice. Amen

Brandon is a member of Peace Church and considers meeting Holly in 2008 as one of the most important events in his life.