We read a scripture assigned to the following Sunday, according to the Revised Common Lectionary. If you would like to know the precise scripture reference for the coming session, or would like to join the online group, please contact Pastor Martin. (prmartinmalina@gmail.com).
In the hour we are together we follow the practice of lectio divina (a prayerful, reflective reading of the scripture), hearing the text three times and asking each time a different question of the text and of ourselves:
- What word or phrase or image first speaks to you? (Hear)
- What is God/Jesus/the Word saying to you? What is the important meaning you discover in this text? (Reflect)
- What is God/Jesus/the Word calling you to do? (Respond)
A joint initiative between Faith Lutheran Church and Julian of Norwich Anglican Church in west-end Ottawa, we pray in the contemplative tradition of Christian Meditation first taught by John Main and current director of the World Community for Christian Meditation, Laurence Freeman. If you would like to join this online group please contact Pastor Martin Malina (prmartinmalina@gmail.com). If you would like more information about how to pray in this tradition, please visit www.wccm.org and www.wccm-canada.ca.
In a season of loss and rapid change in our lives, personally and in the church, we gather in person at Faith on Wednesdays from 2-3pm for five sessions, beginning on February 21. Through guided conversations and prayers, we will spend at least two sessions reflecting on personal loss, and at least two sessions on what we see and experience as loss in the church. For both personal and church life, we will aim to lean into signs and expressions of hope. All are welcome, with a special invitation to the Ottawa Lutheran Community. The sessions are facilitated by Pastor Martin. If you have any questions, please email prmartinmalina@gmail.com