Have you ever walked through a church building in the dark? I know this may sound odd, but there is something sacred about walking in the church when it is dark. When I have walked through St. Mark in the dark I noticed the moon light shining through the skylights and the street lights giving off just enough light that you can see the tree branches sway through the stained glass. The gentle light that shines into the building from the moon and street lights offers a stillness that I don’t feel during the day.
What do you
think about walking through the church building in the dark? When we play sardines at youth group, the
darker the better. The darkness helps
the person hiding from being found too quickly.
Some people find it scary and do not want to be in a dark church. When I
get a chance to walk through the church in the dark, I am often by myself and
the church is very quiet and still. This
is a sacred moment for me. Darkness
holds a mystery but darkness also holds rest and quiet.
The quiet,
stillness of the sanctuary offers a restful and peaceful space to spend time
with God. A time to pray and a time to
listen. A time to take a deep breath and
let go of the craziness of the day. We all need a time to connect with God and a
time for rest. I encourage you to find
your sacred space to spend time with God.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Katrina Steingraeber
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