{"id":447,"date":"2023-02-17T08:24:19","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T14:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edenuccchicago.org\/blog\/?p=447"},"modified":"2023-02-17T08:24:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T14:24:19","slug":"the-soul-longs-for-roots-simone-veil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edenuccchicago.org\/blog\/2023\/02\/17\/the-soul-longs-for-roots-simone-veil\/","title":{"rendered":"“The Soul Longs for Roots” – Simone Veil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"TheThis was on my heart and mind as I prepared to meet the folks of Eden NINE YEARS AGO this Sunday as a guest consultant at Steve and Hope’s invitation.  Wow, the time flies. As I greeted you in announcements that day I said these things: I love the small church (still do). l love Lent (still do). I love opportunities to listen and learn together and to chart a unique course as a body of believers. Still do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 As I prepared my first sermon a few weeks later, I focused on “roots” and tradition. And a thread which has been mine to contribute over our journey so far has been this: a determined honoring of roots and an instinct that this does not have to equal mere nostalgia, knee-jerk resistance to change or any other version of being stuck in the past.  What does it mean to be rooted in Eden’s history as a church, rooted in your own history, rooted in the call to mingle these roots and discover the fruits we are to bear today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I spent time at a pastors’ conference in Elkhart County, Indiana this week. My heart and mind are filled to the brim with fresh new experiences in song and study and friendship.  I was with mostly Mennonite pastors, a family heritage and community I respect very much.  I felt a fresh expression of belonging and roots. I’ll share more about this in coming months, and how I hope my Fall sabbatical study and worship in these communities will serve as a blessing to Eden as well.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday, Sarah will reflect in fresh ways on the Transfiguration story of Jesus and disciples on the mountain top. The story has many inspiring and provoking threads, but one I hear today is the danger of getting stuck, being stuck in the glorying of the past and its story.  Jesus will take us – if we will follow – on a different path that leads from that place with wisdom and grounding and power.   May we have clear understanding and honor for our roots as we go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Jacki<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This was on my heart and mind as I prepared to meet the folks of Eden NINE YEARS AGO this Sunday as a guest consultant at Steve and Hope’s invitation.  Wow, the time flies. As I greeted you in announcements that day I said these things: I love the small church (still do). l love…<\/span><\/p>\n

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