FROM THE RECTOR – August 28, 2020

These word from Matthew and as a part of the Comfortable Words in Rite I Eucharist remind us that in the midst of our weariness Jesus calls us to be with him. Yet another translation says, “Come to me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest”.

I know that I am feeling a bit weary right now. There is the pressure to get things up and running again. Schools and colleges are moving forward in fits and starts. Business and commerce are adjusting to new ways. There is the virtual learning and meetings and yes, worship. It seems that many of us are trying to, in a sense, be all things to all people. Mother, father, teacher, working professional, grandparent, friend, community and church member and leader, health care provider and expert, computer pro, all coming together in one seemingly overwhelming package. “Come to me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest”.

As we move forward, as we move closer to a return to all that is familiar in our lives and the lives of those around us, we need to remember that we are not there yet. In the words of the familiar song, “The road is long, with many a winding turn…”. As we follow the road before us let’s remember that we are not alone. As we draw toward Jesus, he comes toward us in and through the love we share with one another, his presence is made real.

As a community of faith, bound together by all we have experienced, all we have given and received in and through this place we call our church home, we walk this road together. It is in this community, in this fellowship of love and prayer, that we find the refreshment our Lord Jesus so freely gives.

“Come to me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”