Hey folks – I’m looking forward to being together online on Sunday! I deeply miss our in-person gatherings, and there is a sort of ongoing lament in my spirit about that. However, I’ve also been pleasantly surprised at the depth of some of our online connections. I feel as though I’ve been offered glimpses into the home life of various people in our community in ways that wouldn’t have happened otherwise, and that has enriched my sense of knowing those people. For those who have found themselves able or inclined to gather this way, thank you for your participation. The day will come when we can be back in the same room at the same time. For now, I’m grateful for this and for the good I see coming out of it.

Still working on a new name for The Table online, just to keep the creative juices flowing. So far, we’ve got Tablebook, FaceTable, and VirTable. Suggestions?