For ideas about how to live out your lament about this week, read this for ideas to combat racism: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234. Read this for more resources for lamenting deaths from COVID-19: https://sojo.net/day-of-lament

Jesus gives us the Paraclete, the one "called" "alongside." How can we be paraclete to one another in this time of pandemic?

Jesus has gone before us and laid a path. We can not go back. Center ourselves in Jesus: Loving God, Loving Neighbor and Loving Self. This is how we will find our new path.

Today's extended gospel (Luke 24:13-45) tells us Jesus show up wherever we are. And sometimes a pray of "You know" is all that is needed.

The disciples had many feelings after that first Easter. We do, too. It's OK to not be OK. Find ways to connect in love. Reach out as needed. Know these numbers:

Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522

LGBTQ Trevor Project Hotline 1-866-488-7386

Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255

This morning, Jim weaves together our readings and also refers to this remembrance of King George: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUOxE7wIzfU

Deacon Dan reminds us of the tools we have for this strange time: the psalms.

Prepare; Do not panic. And remember that you are blessed to be a blessing in our unknown future with the Coronavirus.

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The story of Jesus's Transfiguration has echos of Old Testament stories and other Gospel stories. Pay attention to the echoes in your own life as you prepare for a Holy Lent.