On Sept. 25, Rev. Beth took a different approach to the sermon time. She led us in a guided meditation on the cycles of life. To listen to this as a podcast you will need to make some time and quiet space to experience it. Listen to each excerpt in order, and allow a minute or two of reflection between each piece.
The information on the four paths is from www.wholeheartedretreat.com
Meditation on the Cycles of Life as seen through the Four Paths of Creation Spirituality
PATH ONE: Season of Fall on The Via Positiva with Scripture Story from Genesis 17:1-8
PATH TWO: Season of Winter on The Via Negativa with Scripture Story from Genesis 12:10-20
PATH THREE: Season of Spring on The Via Creativa with Scripture Story from Genesis 21:1-7
PATH FOUR: Season of Summer on The Via Transformativa with Story from Genesis 18:16-33
When you finish, go with these questions in mind:
At which times in your life have you experienced which of the four seasons or paths?
In which season or path has God seemed most present for you?
In which season or path has God seemed most absent for you?
Credits: Lori Kendall on scripture readings, Talitha G Phillips on string bass and poetry.