Consider the Lilies: An OpenSpirit Celebration of Summer!
Sunday, July 12, 2009; 7:00 pm; Performing Arts Centerof MetroWest, Framingham, MA
Ah, you remember the words to Gershwin’s song: “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy ….” And then there’s the old-time Gospel hymn: “God’s eye is on the sparrow ….” Friends, finally, and oh, how we New Englanders need it, summer’s here! Fellow Pilgrims in God’s OpenSpirit, let us center ourselves around the words of Matthew’s Gospel, and, together, consider the lilies.
Consider the lilies – and look at the birds of the air! God takes care of all of these, and God takes care of us. Sometimes we just need to sit, together, and ponder the ways. And sing! It’s time for old-time Gospel songs, and the abundance of Christ’s table.
A wonderful poem, courtesy of the Writer’s Almanac, provides inspirtation for our celebration of summertime in God’s creation. And, yes, the livin’ is easy … bring a friend, share the joy!
OpenSpirit is a new creative arts-centered worship gathering in the Christian tradition, led by a collborative of ministers and musicians. Our desire is to create a holy and participatory experience, weaving the spoken word together with music, communion, visual arts, dance … inviting each of us to draw closer to God.