Covid-19 Update – The Orchard Community

Due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions, The Orchard Community will not be having physical gatherings at this time. Please join us for our weekly online experience every Sunday at 10:00AM.

"The divine DNA in in everything God has created f

"The divine DNA in in everything God has created from the beginning. As humans, we are graced with a capacity to realize this, fully enjoy it, and draw mightily from it." - Richard Rohr

That divine DNA includes women -- this week, we're looking at what it means and how it shapes us when God is not just father, but mother, too. Check out the replay on out Facebook page (link in bio).

You are love and you are loved. [Filming at #lak

You are love and you are loved.

[Filming at #lakewenatchee for @theorchard’s liturgy this weekend. Link in bio]

"The way a faith community speaks about God indica

"The way a faith community speaks about God indicates what it considers the greatest good, the profoundest truth, the most appealing beauty."
-Elizabeth Johnson

This week, in honor of Mother's Day, we explored the many ways that God functions as a mother throughout scripture and in our lives. What does it mean to have a God who nurtures? Who gets messy? Who gives and who loves tenderly?

Missed our gathering? (Bummer...the Mother's Day mimosas were spot-hitters.) You can catch the online replay on our Facebook page. Link in bio.

#hopenothype #mothersday #mothersday2022 #spirituality #mothergod #feministchristian #beauty #faith #thefutureisfemale #aurorail #AuroraIllinois

Mother's Day Reminders: 1. It's this Sunday. 2.

Mother's Day Reminders:
1. It's this Sunday.
2. She has enough vases. Just buy the flowers.
3. Church starts at 11.
4. Yes, we'll have a photo booth.

Show Mom she brought you up right, and bring her to church this weekend. We start at 11 a.m. this Sunday, at @society57 , 100 S. River Street, Aurora, Illinois.

Not local to Aurora? Make her breakfast in bed, then catch our digital liturgy at 11 a.m. Central. Link in bio.

#MothersDay #MothersDay2022 #AuroraIL #AuroraIllinois #brunch

"In the days following the resurrection, Jesus doe

"In the days following the resurrection, Jesus doesn't waste a moment on revenge or retribution...
...He doesn't storm Pilate's house, or avenge himself on Rome, or punish the soldiers whose hands drove nails into his...
...Instead, he spends his remaining time on Earth feeding, restoring, and strengthening his friends. He calls Mary Magdalene by name as she cries. He offers his wounds to a skeptical Thomas...
...He grills bread and fish for his hungry disciples. He heals what's wounded and festering between his heart and Peter's." -Debie Thomas

In other words, Jesus focuses on relationship. He spends his late days before the ascension freeing his children from fear, shame, and self-hatred.

#resurrection #retribution #revenge #relationship #restoration #Easter2022 #Easter #ascension #HopeNotHype #hope #AuroraIL #AuroraIllinois

#TBT to last Friday and our Good Friday contemplat

#TBT to last Friday and our Good Friday contemplative service when our community walked through the Stations of the Cross in remembrance and prayer. (Tag yourselves!)

Shout out to @benthomasonline and guest cellist @kswissbeats for grounding and preparing hearts and minds through music and mantrasongs.

Photos by @latricemurphydp

#goodfriday #goodfriday2022 #holyweek

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