Celebrating differences while existing as one joyfilled, beautiful, community—this is “Perichoresis,” a Greek word used by theologians to name the mystery of the Trinity: three distinct persons moving as one in a shared, joyful dance. This dance is embodied in Rachel Welford’s work Perichoresis (see above). In the photographs, you peer through the glass, between the dancing lines, to the landscape behind—three separate elements that coalesce into one living picture. Or, consider the thread-like lines curving along the glass in gentle whisps, disseminating like the breath of God. Other lines twist, evoking images of Christ the vine, while still others appear as small ripples in water hinting of the Holy Spirit’s presence in baptism. Each individual line is intentionally placed with others to form a bigger picture. Alone, each is insignificant; but together they make art that invites one to stop, eliciting thoughts and feelings that change and evolve with each encounter.
This is the wonder of the Trinity our world longs to have revealed—all are invited to join this welcoming community where gifts are honored and brokenness transformed, where unity and diversity exist together. This beloved community is our true home, our true calling, for we were created to join the beauty-making work of the triune God—we were made to dance.
On May 31, Trinity Sunday, reflect on the Trinity and its beautiful community, extend the circle, and invite those who have remained on the sidelines to join this perichoretic dance. Then united with our triune God, may our shared life foster unity, joy, and shalom.
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TRINITY | WORSHIP | COMMUNITY Trinity Matters Naming the Trinity in Worship By Diane J. Strickland
I worry about the place of the Trinity in our worship and ministry. I wonder if the theological slush of congregational life in North America has left many ministers and congregations without a trinitarian vocabulary and doctrine actively shaping, challenging, and anchoring our faith...I can’t help but wonder if part of the church’s struggle to be the transforming presence of Christ’s body in the world is futile because it has strayed so far from its trinitarian base.
ASCENSION | PENTECOST | TRINITY After Easter—Worship Service Ideas For Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday… By Erica Schemper
In the midst of children’s and family ministries winding down for the season and church staff and worship leaders beginning to sigh with relief after the holy (and blessed) busyness of the Easter season, it’s easy to lose sight of the significance of these important Sundays of the church year and the unique opportunities for teaching and worship they afford. (Includes prayer stations.)
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