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Mystery Invites Relationship
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The image above comes from my trip to Austin one year ago. On a local hike there, I saw beauty in the way the water's surface reflected the light while hinting at the depths below. I also liked how the rope swing created a line that transcended both planes, creating a visual and literal connection between what looks like two worlds. I was reminded of this picture and the way mystery holds depth when I was talking with some friends from Makers and Mystics this week. I shared a powerful thought on the subject:
Mystery invites relationship.
This idea is timely as we're in the midst of the 20 Days of Gratitude, where we push into 20 mysteries. Plus today, I have the opportunity to lead an entire day on creativity at a conference of church leaders. I'll be sharing on how creativity can empower us in what we are called to do and how it connects us with God. One of the interesting things about creativity is that it opens us up to mystery. We don't always know where creativity will lead us, but it can be so fun and enriching to explore.
When something is a mystery, we can (if we choose) dive below the surface and explore the depths. That's why I love to bring and awaken creativity in spaces and communities of faith. It can open us up to the mysteries of our faith and invite us to move into deeper relationship with God. If we have all the answers, we don't need to dive below the surface. But wherever we encounter the mysteries of God, we're invited to pursue more.
For further thoughts, see my newsletter from May 2022: Faith Lives in Mystery.
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Explore New Places, Make New Connections!
CIVA in SoCal: Nov 19 + 20
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I'm excited to invite you to explore new spaces, make creative connections, and see inspiring art in two weekends with CVIA members and friends from Southern California. I've planned a weekend of creativity, arts, and faith with CIVA Executive Director Lawan Glasscock. We'd love to have you join us!
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All are welcome. Just sign up to join in for any specific events or for all of them through the link below. Note that the events are free (with the exception of Sunday's lunch, purchased on your own), but you're welcome to make an optional donation to CIVA when you sign up.
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Saturday, November 19
12:00pm - St. Michael's Abbey midday prayer followed by a guided tour
3:00pm - CoCreate Arts Center visit and discussion at Saddleback Church
Sunday, November 20
10:00am - Mariner’s Chapel Service + Pop-up art show on Gratitude
12:30pm - Lunch in Costa Mesa (Location TBD)
2:00pm - Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA)
5:00pm - Visit to Noguchi Gardens
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Kaleidoscope Art Walk Show Opening
Saturday, November 12, 2022
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Come to the monthly Art Walk at the Kaleidoscope tomorrow, November 12th! You'll see and experience works of art and creativity from my friends at Saddleback Visual Arts in the Union Market and a powerful show called NEIGHBOR in Gallery 304. There will be artist talks, music from Shand Coetzee, and poetry readings from me, Steven Homestead!
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6:30 PM - Gallery 304 | NEIGHBOR
7:30PM - Artist Presentations in the Union Market Gallery
For National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW), Space in the Gap and Saddleback Visual Arts are opening a new show called NEIGHBOR. This exhibit features the work of Jason Leith, Christopher Chinn, and Suzanne Garnier-Weythman who have dedicated their time and vision to those in the unhoused communities of OC and LA. Join us anytime between 5-9 PM to enjoy refreshments and music, and see with new eyes in this important awareness week.
In addition, the Saddleback Visual Arts Exhibits Team has curated a show in Union Market featuring work by Chika Shuto, Angie Taylor, Shand Coetzee, Laura Ochoa, Jay Smith, and José Lozano.
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20 Days of Gratitude 2022!
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We are half way through 20 Days of Gratitude. And you're welcome to join in anytime for this ecumenical devotional. It offers 20 invitations to respond to with creativity, each day centered on a Mystery of the Rosary. Your entry point can be meditating or responding to the day's mystery, to the scripture verses, or to the "fruit" from the guide (see the linked document).
The invitations run Monday-Friday. You can use the guiding document to respond. Plus, encounter the artistic posts on Instagram: @hiddenleaven.
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