In this scripture reading and reflection from June 20, 2021, Rev. Dr. Elisabeth Jones reflects on Psalm 80 and the practice of making space for grief and lament, specifically around the communal and intergenerational impact of settler policies and actions on the lives of Canada’s indigenous peoples.

“Everything we know about God’s utter fidelity to God’s Dream of abundant, flourishing life for all, means that God will do whatever it takes for us to step into the story not only of our guilt or grief,

but of God’s mercy. Which means accepting God’s gifting and equipping us to make apology, make amends, to be part of the healing, and reconciliation that mends brokenness, if not in our generation, in those to come.”

This was the third practice in our 4-week worship series around SNAIL (Spiritual Nourishment practices that Anchor Intentional Living).

Grief? Guilt? Lament. Starter pack. 

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