What does a "mindful" framework for parish ministry look like in a community? How can we embody the principles of a "Mind-in-Heart Spiritual Leadership" paradigm within a corporate/resource-sized parish? As we enter 2015, and as we continue to reflect and discern how the Spirit is guiding us in our common life, we have shared many conversations... Continue Reading →
An Inquiring and Discerning Heart
An Inquiring and Discerning Heart An Advent Reflection Fr. Stuart Higginbotham Her name was Leslie, and upon her baptism, she was our newest Sister in Christ. As Cynthia and I sat there with our 20 confirmands at the Cathedral of St. Philip, we shared with each other how much we loved adult baptisms. Leslie... Continue Reading →
Becoming a mindful church community…
"Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus...." Philippians 2:5 An experiment. A hope. A dream. A wonder at Grace Episcopal Church, Gainesville, Georgia. What if a community of people, a gathering of seekers and learners--of Christian disciples--sought to cultivate a practice of mindfulness within their experiences of spiritual formation and... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on a Contemplative Reformation 