Greetings From Pastor Lyn
Dear People,
I recently found a new book (I still love books one can hold & turn real pages) while perusing Luther Seminary’s alumni page. It’s called “Jesus the Harmony, Gospel Sonnets for 366 Days” and is written by one of my former preaching professors, Gracia M. Grindal. Currently, she is Professor of Rhetoric Emerita at Luther and is a gifted teacher, preacher, musician, liturgist, linguist, interpreter, translator, etc. and now poet. I’ve been looking for a book or something to engage this summer that would challenge me a bit in the area of Biblical interpretation. The book isn’t a theological textbook, but it is a spiritual book based on Grindal’s deeply theological understanding of scripture and particularly her deep & abiding faith in Jesus. It came in today’s mail and I’m already captivated.
Now, reading sonnets over the summer might not sound like a barrel of fun unless you are into Shakespeare or Elizabeth Barrett Browning or other really old poets. And to be honest, most poetry has, in some way, always alluded my interest unless its impact was blatantly obvious and the imagery easy to associate. So, this will be a learning experience. I’m approaching it with excitement however because of the way these sonnets take the four gospels and harmonize the narratives. In other words, it’s a new way of hearing the Jesus stories.
Summer is also a time for some fun and recreation, so I will be doing some of that too. I don’t think anybody will be able to actually “make up” what was missed by a year-long lockdown, but many will try. I’ll try too! I will be away for a few days the first part of July and again later in the summer. And I will be looking at a couple of other more structured continuing ed opportunities that sound appealing.
All this to say, I hope you are planning some fun, some recreation, and some re-creation. By that I mean that you will make time & space for learning & for spiritual growth this summer.
Remember - there will be Wired Word gatherings once a month through the summer. Bring a picnic for your family or yourself, a chair or blanket, a bible – a heart and mind eager and ready to hear something new! The first one is June 13th at 5:00 pm in the Courtyard. Remember also to worship this summer – either at Emanuel or wherever you find yourself vacationing. Experience something new or different and then tell me about what you saw and heard.
Happy Summer Dear People!
In Christ,
Pastor Lyn
I recently found a new book (I still love books one can hold & turn real pages) while perusing Luther Seminary’s alumni page. It’s called “Jesus the Harmony, Gospel Sonnets for 366 Days” and is written by one of my former preaching professors, Gracia M. Grindal. Currently, she is Professor of Rhetoric Emerita at Luther and is a gifted teacher, preacher, musician, liturgist, linguist, interpreter, translator, etc. and now poet. I’ve been looking for a book or something to engage this summer that would challenge me a bit in the area of Biblical interpretation. The book isn’t a theological textbook, but it is a spiritual book based on Grindal’s deeply theological understanding of scripture and particularly her deep & abiding faith in Jesus. It came in today’s mail and I’m already captivated.
Now, reading sonnets over the summer might not sound like a barrel of fun unless you are into Shakespeare or Elizabeth Barrett Browning or other really old poets. And to be honest, most poetry has, in some way, always alluded my interest unless its impact was blatantly obvious and the imagery easy to associate. So, this will be a learning experience. I’m approaching it with excitement however because of the way these sonnets take the four gospels and harmonize the narratives. In other words, it’s a new way of hearing the Jesus stories.
Summer is also a time for some fun and recreation, so I will be doing some of that too. I don’t think anybody will be able to actually “make up” what was missed by a year-long lockdown, but many will try. I’ll try too! I will be away for a few days the first part of July and again later in the summer. And I will be looking at a couple of other more structured continuing ed opportunities that sound appealing.
All this to say, I hope you are planning some fun, some recreation, and some re-creation. By that I mean that you will make time & space for learning & for spiritual growth this summer.
Remember - there will be Wired Word gatherings once a month through the summer. Bring a picnic for your family or yourself, a chair or blanket, a bible – a heart and mind eager and ready to hear something new! The first one is June 13th at 5:00 pm in the Courtyard. Remember also to worship this summer – either at Emanuel or wherever you find yourself vacationing. Experience something new or different and then tell me about what you saw and heard.
Happy Summer Dear People!
In Christ,
Pastor Lyn