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Tuning in to God's Call

Ever wonder if God is calling you to do something and you're just not getting the signal? This is a common problem. However, there are ways to improve transmission. During Lent, we will be discussing the important work of seminary professor, Ben Campbell Johnson, "Hearing God's Call: Discernment for Laity and Clergy." You don't have to buy a copy of the book. We will have handouts and a PowerPoint presentation or two. However, if you want your own copy, the book is available at abesbooks.com.

Our program will be held on Thursday evenings with dinner and the discussion starting at 6:30pm. We will enjoy a homemade soup, crusty bread, and fresh fruit--simple fare in the monastic tradition, and lively conversation. Following the meal, we will adjourn to the nave for the daily office of Compline (BCP p. 127), also known as the "dear little office." It is descended from the night prayers said before bed at the end of the monastic round of daily prayer.

Compline is a simple office including a confession of sins, one or more psalms, a short reading from scripture, versicles and responses, the Lord's Prayer, collects which ask for God's protection during the night to come, and the canticle Nunc dimittis. A hymn for the evening may follow the short reading from scripture. The collects may be followed by a time of silence, along with free intercessions and thanksgivings.