So I really don't have much time for this right now and I miss just sitting down to write - that's the hidden English major in me.
Time is winding down out here (less than 2 weeks now) and so my thoughts are consumed by finishing camp, packing, getting stuff to CT, flying to North Carolina and a reunion I've been excited about for 3 months. At the same time struggling with leaving home and with the realization that who knows how many more summers I'll spend at home.
That being said, we went to Santa Cruz overnight on Saturday and had a blast and on Sunday morning we went to Vintage Faith Church which is in an old Presbyterian Church/Abbey space and is apparently somewhat known for the community they have and after briefly mentioning my experience to my pastor at school, learned that the lead pastor writes books as well. But I was blown away by my experience and really was just in awe of the vast range of people involved and the way their community totally plays out the Acts church - it was incredible and I was refreshed and excited by it. It is energizing and thrilling to go somewhere new and feel at home in a church that is unlike anything I've experienced before....pretty cool. And the combination of an old space with candles, pews, and traditional central isle, entry way etc, with the post denominational service made for a welcome card FULL of notes - for my own personal quiet time and to bring back to St. Paul's, seriously every inch of the card. It's also encouraging to know that it is possible to move, or look around and find a church that is great and alive even in Northern California. That is something I've started thinking about for the future and wondering how you 'happen' upon a church that fits since I didn't really have to hunt at school and fell into St. Paul's through a variety of odd off-chance connections and decided to stay.
If you're curious check out vintagechurch.org and see what I'm talking about!
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