Lectio Divina Practice

What is Lectio Divina Practice at Keystone?


Come spend a couple minutes in centering time, as we reflect on the lectionary scripture for the upcoming Sunday.


Each Wednesday Keystone offers a mid-week pause: a contemplative, prayerful practice at 6 pm on zoom.


Here is what the flow is like at Lectio Divina practice (on 3/23/22 we made a couple tweaks to our format, so here is what you can expect. Let Rita and Lauren know any questions!)


2 times listening to scripture Reading and close at 6:20 pm.

Simply bring yourself and any bible! (The scripture reading will also be posted in the zoom chat.)


6pm- Welcome

Silence x 3 mins with a bell to bring us back.

Make yourself comfortable as you settle in for a time of quiet prayer. Breathe deeply to settle your body and your mind, becoming aware that you are in God's presence.


Listen to the first person read Scripture (just volunteer at the start.) What word or phrase speaks to your heart? When the group is invited to share, speak that work or phrase aloud.


Listen to the second person read the Scripture passage aloud, spend a few moments in quiet reflection on what God may be saying to you through this word or phrase. When the group is invited to speak, share what this word or phrase means to you. A question, or a reflection? How you feel God may be calling you to respond.


We end with a prayer of thanksgiving for our encounter with God's word.

6:20 pm- Peace, Close.


Pastor Lauren: Lauren.cannon@keystoneseattle.org

(At 6:25 pm- Those who wish can greet and visit with folks, coming in to zoom, starting the next program, 6:30-7:30 pm.)

Ash Wednesday- March 2- Lectio Divina Practice- 6-6:30 pm

Join us online as we enter the season of Lent:

Our scripture looks toward Sunday March 6: the temptation of Jesus:

Luke 4: 1-13

4Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. 3The devil said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.’ 4Jesus answered him, ‘It is written, “One does not live by bread alone.” ’

5 Then the devil* led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6And the devil* said to him, ‘To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. 7If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.’ 8Jesus answered him, ‘It is written,
“Worship the Lord your God,
   and serve only him.” ’

9 Then the devil* took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10for it is written,
“He will command his angels concerning you,
   to protect you”, 
11and
“On their hands they will bear you up,
   so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.” ’ 
12Jesus answered him, ‘It is said, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” ’ 13When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time. 

Join us online March 19 to Celebrate the life of John Preston

Keystone UCC grieves the loss of John Preston


Keystone, we lost our beloved John. He was surrounded by love and all your prayers. He died peacefuly among family on January 28, 2022.

Please share support at the Caring Bridge site (below) that Barb, Grace, and Pastor Rich invite you to visit as we reach out to one another.  Or consider contributing to the small meal train going for Barb and Grace for February and March. Contact Pastor Lauren to add to it.

Please save Saturday, March 19 for our Memorial to remember and celebrate John. (It will be virtual so loved ones from near and far can gather together. Time to be determined, likely 1 pm)

JOHN | CARINGBRIDGE

Welcome to our CaringBridge website. We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place.

Keystone UCC is grieving our loss of John Preston, January 28

Keystone, we had to let our beloved John go.  He was surrounded by love, and all your prayers.   He died among family, peacefully on Jan. 28, 2022.

Please share support at this Caring Bridge site that Barb and Grace and Pastor Rich invite you to visit.  As we reach out to one another.  

In the coming weeks, we will celebrate John. We will share more details as they become clear.


John | CaringBridge
 

John | CaringBridge

Welcome to our CaringBridge website. We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appre...

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