In the topsy-turvy spirit of Pentecost, we're heading off the map this week. We won't be meeting at Jammin' Java in the morning, but we will be joining with our friends from Convergence and Holy Grounds at the worship lab at Convergence in Alexandria at 5pm (they have a helpful directions page, just scroll down). Child care will be available there, as well. It promises to be a great time of mass collaboration as we celebrate the somewhat chaotic coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 2 with readings, music, drums, art, fire, and plenty of space for everyone's voice.

Next week, we'll be returning to Jammin' Java for another installment of our occasional series on Faith Traditions, as Mike Croghan will lead us through a high-church Anglican liturgy, complete with all of the fancy hand motions over the Eucharist elements. It promises to be a fascinating time as we see how CT's Anglican roots are represented in our weekly practices, as well as a chance to appreciate some traditions that we might sometimes neglect.

The week after that, our trusty GNU Team will once again welcome us to get out of our seats and take this stuff to the streets. More details to come soon, and remember that 'GNU' has references to 'open source,' so please bring the needs of friends and neighbors to one of the GNUbies so that we can all pitch in and serve them.

Thanks,
Mike Stavlund