Hello Tablers! Let me address the matter that might be “top of mind” for most of us this week right off the hop. This Sunday, we’ll be meeting at Pantages Playhouse. Same time as is usual for Sunday mornings – 10:30 a.m. Use the right hand entry on the Main Street side – we’ll put out signs to help you find the correct door.  We’ll have the coffee on…

And yes – this week Kids Table starts back up, so bring the grommets!

As far as the Talky Bit goes, here’s a little quote that someone emailed me from one of their favorite blogs about “un-fundementalist” Christianity. I’ve included it here because it speaks to a core question for spiritual explorers who stand in the Christian tradition, which is “what kind of story is this anyway?”. That’s generally the terrain I’m planning to be in this Sunday.

Exclusivity is obnoxious. Lording your experience of God as normative and prescriptive for all of humanity is arrogant, perpetuates violence, and erases the identity of large swaths of fellow humankind. But just because I no longer believe my path is the only path doesn’t mean I cease to walk in it. Just because I celebrate the beautiful diversity and plurality of faiths and cultures doesn’t mean I don’t revel in the particularity of my own tradition. I believe in the story of Jesus and the narrative of the Christian scriptures to bring wholeness, liberation, and dignity to all.

If you’re a guest or someone that is reading this on our web site,you should be aware that we’re in a bit of a transition regarding where we gather, so if you want to find us on any given Sunday morning be sure to check the web site for details. It’s all part of the adventure that is The Table!

See you on Sunday.

Peace,

Tim Plett