The View from Bolton Street

The View from Bolton Street

Now on that same day, the first day of the week, two of the disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him.

Luke 24: 13-14

What a great day we had on Sunday! The music! The people! The coffee hour! The resurrection! The flowers! The trumpet!

It was all glorious. Let’s do it again!

In this easter season, I am reminded that Jesus continues to appear to us, whether on the road to Emmaus or the highway to Towson, Jesus continues to appear. But… we need to have our eyes and ears open so that we are able to recognize him, and what better way to do that than to be in community with each other.

It is true that where two or three are gathered, the Holy Spirit is present, but I think we can all agree that often it is easier to hear the Spirit speaking when there are more of us together! Communal worship allows us time to reflect, time to gather perspective on our lives, and an opportunity to consider what God might have in store for us; what joy might be waiting for us.

If you are looking for joy, if you felt joy on Easter, or you might like to feel it again - perhaps you would join us this Sunday and for the rest of this Easter season!