This past week we had “Upside Down Sunday”.  For our readers who are not attenders at BUC so you might not know what that means.  Upside Down Sunday means after ‘story time’ in our morning worship the children stay in the sanctuary and the adults all go off to Faith Trek. We had six workshops that included drumming, yoga, bibles study, hymns, prayer and the significance of bread. There were over 100 adults participating in the workshops around the building. Later, during coffee time, the hall was abuzz with chat about the various workshops and the learning that occurred. This is the second year we have had an “Upside Down Sunday” here. The morning, first viewed with some skepticism is now, I believe, anticipated as people wonder what class they might get to participate in this year.

Of course this unusual way to conduct a Sunday morning is not to everyone’s taste but for many it is a fun and refreshing way to worship. Yes, I said worship. I think that worship, entering into sacred time and space, can happen in a variety of ways.  That’s right worship does not require a sermon! A rich experience of entering into conversation about God or experiencing God through prayer, drumming, yoga or in the smell of baking bread can be just as meaningful as a well-constructed sermon … dare I say it …maybe even more meaningful, a bold admission from a preacher!

I extend a huge thank you to the various folks who offered leadership in the workshops – I know some of you are readers. And I say thank you to the congregation for entering into the spirit of the morning.

Now, I am off for some life-long learning of my own. I leave soon to head out to Victoria, BC to attend Epiphany Explorations at First-Metropolitan United Church.

I’ll let you know all about it when I get back.