Aloha friends, on Tuesday night we began our sessions with a simple pledge to one another about how we would move through our time together.
This covenant is based upon the conviction that the spirit of God stirs within each participant in the group. It is this conviction that inspires us to give all an opportunity to speak, to listen deeply to what is said and to be at peace in the silence.
Each time we give voice to the covenant think of it as a pledge we make to one another, an affirmation of the Creator's promise to creation, and a prayer we offer together.
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One: We know from experience that through Scripture, our words, and moments of silence God’s Spirit works to transform the words of the Bible into the Living Word of God for our lives.
Therefore…
All: We covenant with one another to:
- Listen attentively to the specific words of Scripture,
- Listen respectfully to each person’s comments allowing each the opportunity to contribute,
- Give space for silence,
- Speak so that all can hear and,
- Empower the designated leader to guide the group through this process.
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