Sacred Traditions And Rituals a call to connection
Since 1997, Sacred Traditions And Rituals has been gathering as an inclusive worshipping community. As a ministry of community, S.T.A.R. reaches out by calling to connection all who seek the Holy and the Sacred through the wisdom of other faith traditions while celebrating their own faith and spirituality.
Led by an ordained member of the clergy, members are encouraged to participate in the leadership of rituals influenced by Creation Spirituality — including music, art, dance, drama, prayerful contemplation, poetry, and prose.
As a caring and compassionate community, S.T.A.R. participates in service and mission efforts and addresses environmental concerns — in the local and broader community. A large share of each month’s offering is designated for outreach, particularly the Sack-Gift-Collection, items given for special community projects.
Hosted by Central United Methodist Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Sacred Traditions And Rituals welcomes everyone, regardless of faith background, spiritual preference, or involvement in another denomination.
For S.T.A.R.'s website go to:
Led by an ordained member of the clergy, members are encouraged to participate in the leadership of rituals influenced by Creation Spirituality — including music, art, dance, drama, prayerful contemplation, poetry, and prose.
As a caring and compassionate community, S.T.A.R. participates in service and mission efforts and addresses environmental concerns — in the local and broader community. A large share of each month’s offering is designated for outreach, particularly the Sack-Gift-Collection, items given for special community projects.
Hosted by Central United Methodist Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Sacred Traditions And Rituals welcomes everyone, regardless of faith background, spiritual preference, or involvement in another denomination.
For S.T.A.R.'s website go to:
Sunday Evening , June 28, 2020
Sacred Traditions And Rituals
a call to connection for celebrating creation
Tranquility With Tea
a service devoted to quieting minds, opening hearts, soothing souls
Six O'Clock Reflection: Archetypes
"All shall be well." Julian of Norwich
Sacred Traditions And Rituals
a call to connection for celebrating creation
Tranquility With Tea
a service devoted to quieting minds, opening hearts, soothing souls
Six O'Clock Reflection: Archetypes
"All shall be well." Julian of Norwich
Fellowship Hall *Central United Methodist Church * 233 North Church Street * Spartanburg * South Carolina * 29306
** Tranquility With Tea—A service devoted to quieting minds, opening hearts, soothing souls … joining together in prayerful meditation and reflection centering on a symbol, idea, reflection or need. These services will incorporate contemplative prayers and silence; music and chants as well as portions from the Zen Buddhist Tea Ceremony.
PLEASE JOIN US …
Sunday Evening * July 12th * Six o’clock
Journey To Reconciliation
a service devoted to groaning for a new creation of wholeness
“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” ~Luke 11: 9-10
Our world is diverse and interdependent. In spite of modern technology communications and global travel, we still need to build relationships leading to reconciliation. In a swell of deep longing for peace and healing in an increasingly violent and conflict ridden world, the journey to reconciliation is not one undertaken by individuals alone, but in conjunction with God’s creation … God’s eternal commitment to restoration. Such a divine gesture is both gift and invitation to all of humankind, to make the same commitment.
In 1940, in a world reminiscent of our own, Brother Roger Schutz pondered what it really meant to live a life according to the scriptures and began searching for a different expression of the Christian life. What resulted was the founding of an ecumenical, monastic order with strong devotion to peace and justice, through prayer and meditation. Now, the Taize Community has become one of the world’s most important sites for Christian pilgrimages and has a dynamic emphasis on youth. The way of living, encouraged for everyone, is abiding in the spirit of kindness, simplicity and reconciliation. A journey that might begin with these questions:
How does Christ knock at our door today? How can we hear his knock? How can we open the door?
PLEASE JOIN US …
Sunday Evening * July 12th * Six o’clock
Journey To Reconciliation
a service devoted to groaning for a new creation of wholeness
“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” ~Luke 11: 9-10
Our world is diverse and interdependent. In spite of modern technology communications and global travel, we still need to build relationships leading to reconciliation. In a swell of deep longing for peace and healing in an increasingly violent and conflict ridden world, the journey to reconciliation is not one undertaken by individuals alone, but in conjunction with God’s creation … God’s eternal commitment to restoration. Such a divine gesture is both gift and invitation to all of humankind, to make the same commitment.
In 1940, in a world reminiscent of our own, Brother Roger Schutz pondered what it really meant to live a life according to the scriptures and began searching for a different expression of the Christian life. What resulted was the founding of an ecumenical, monastic order with strong devotion to peace and justice, through prayer and meditation. Now, the Taize Community has become one of the world’s most important sites for Christian pilgrimages and has a dynamic emphasis on youth. The way of living, encouraged for everyone, is abiding in the spirit of kindness, simplicity and reconciliation. A journey that might begin with these questions:
How does Christ knock at our door today? How can we hear his knock? How can we open the door?
S.T.A.R. has a Facebook page that can help involve you in this ministry!