A Letter from Lindy
⠀A Letter From Lindy⠀
Pilgrims,
I write as the rain continues to build through Friday morning as forecasters warn to stay close to home as the day progresses. I pray everyone stays safe as the bands of Ian move through our area.
So many reached out with prayers for my family in Orlando and I am grateful. The city, the state have been hard hit. Thompson and Jake remain without power and their home incurred minor flooding. The images from the city have been surreal as neighborhoods surrounding our former home are flooded from the city of lakes Orlando boasts. This image is a neighborhood I daily walked Luna that has a small lake at each end. The two became one, encompassing all the homes within their boundaries. Nothing compares to more southwestern Florida communities which have been devastated, but, sobering nonetheless. My travel plans to Orlando on Wednesday are on a wait-and-see basis.
Such events make what happened a week ago seem like ages past, but I am so grateful for the Pilgrims who showed up for Pride. I hope it felt wonderful to reclaim this festival and our presence therein. We did much thanking last Sunday, but I wanted to put my heartfelt gratitude in writing. I cannot tell you how many folx stopped by our booth to thank us for being there. Their meaningful words, humbling. It makes all of our planning and coordinating and showing up for a long day truly important.
As Felix notes in her letter, we celebrate another baptism this Sunday. Please join with me in surrounding the Oakes/Lakin families as they entrust Elliott to our beloved embrace. Special all the more on World Communion Sunday as through God’s expansive table, we teach Elliott the arc of God’s love across creation, drawing us into its holy, beloved, incarnated reflection as we live our lives following Jesus. Let us break bread together!
I can’t wait to share in Sunday’s joy! See you then.
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