It is an exciting time be at Berry. Between the last of the work that will soon begin on the Albany Park Ministry Center and the upcoming vote on a church merger, it feels like we are nearing the end of this time of transition and moving into a new reality together. There are many plans in the works for the time after we formally vote to move forward as a new congregation, but in the meantime, we have the opportunity to continue in community together.
On Sunday we begin Holy Week. The week when Jesus caused the powers that be to sit up and take notice. The week when Jesus upended the status quo and called for something new not only in the public square, but in the upper room where he gathered with his disciples. It was there that he gave three mandates. Do this in remembrance of me. Wash each other’s feet. Love one another. We continue to live out these mandates this week, and throughout our lives.
I invite you to think through the next week and find ways to connect to each of the different pieces of the Jesus story that we remember.
Peace,
Matthew