Drawn from The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness by Rabbi Rami Shapiro, Everyday Chesed: The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness, Pastor David Felten’s Fall series will explore the Hebrew concept of “Chesed” (or lovingkindness) that was at the heart of Jesus’ teachings and ministry. With author Rabbi Shapiro, we’ll be asking,
“Will you engage this moment in kindness or cruelty, with love or with fear, with generosity or scarcity, with a joyous heart or an embittered one? This is your choice and no one can make it for you.”
Through story, practical exercises, and words of wisdom, this series will explore how each of us can practice the sacred art of lovingkindness in our everyday lives.
Sept. 7th #1: The Image and Likeness of God (John 14.8-10a)
Sept. 14th #2: Cultivating Creativity (Gospel of Thomas 70)
Sept. 21st #3: Fearless Compassion & Relentless Grace (Jeremiah 31.31-34)
Sept. 28th #4 Making Room for Reality (Job 28.12-20, 23-28)
Oct. 5th #5 Doing Right by Others (Psalm 104.24-30)
Oct. 12th #6 Midsentence Correction (James 1.26)
Oct. 19th #7 Better Than Revenge (Ecclesiasticus 28.2-7)
Oct. 26th #8 Be a Mensch (Colossians 3.12-14)