In preparation for this journey, we spent the summer selecting a new curriculum - The WAY of PILGRIMAGE, an Adventure in Spiritual Formation for the Next Generation - from Upper Room. This is an engaging curriculum that trains youth in "faith practicies" which is the how of our contuning walk with God. We have a group of kids coming for several motivations; some have been part of the group in the past and wish to continue, some are preparing to make a special pilgrimage to England in July 2010, and some are part of our group to prepare for the rite of Confirmation.
Today was the first meeting - always an occasion for some butterflies. But it went off well. I had a flury of activity last evening to bring some props in to prepare a worship space for us (we are tranforming our youth lounge into something more "worship friendly") and that seemed to help set the mood. Our group seemed open to a more meditative meeting and we explained the process, requirements, and the like.
So we're off and running...
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