October 7th: Field Trip Sunday AND Open Mic Worship

Not this Sunday, but next Sunday, it's two PU events in one day, both co-sponsored by the Channing-Murray Foundation!

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

• 10:00 a.m. Mass
  The Church of St. Mary
  612 East Park Street, Champaign, IL
• 1:00 p.m. Open Mic Worship
  The Channing-Murray Foundation
  1209 West Oregon, Urbana, IL

Join us first at 10:00 a.m. as we branch out from Protestantism to explore my very own mothership, Roman Catholicism. I've seen such a variety of Masses within the Roman Catholic Church that I can't even begin to tell you what to expect. Will St. Mary's be all high liturgy, with bells and smells and as much Latin as they can get away with? Or will we be walking into a communion so casual that it makes the Channing-Murray seem ritzy? Come on by to find out! Though no sign-up is required, it helps to email me at minister@revjack.com to let us know you're coming, that way we can arrage rides and/or keep an eye out for you. As is usually the case when exploring a new church, simple but conservative clothing is recommended. Those who have not been initiated into the Roman Catholic faith may wish to refrain from taking the sacred bread and wine offered during the ritual, and otherwise observe rather than participate, though some churches are stricter about this than others (and some priests even delight in the rebellion of encouraging non-Catholics to join in fully--shh, don't tell the bishop!)

Following that, we'll be reconvening at 1:00 p.m. for Open Mic Worship, which may or may not involve Latin--it's up to you! Bring the ways you worship and pray to share, and experience the worship and prayer of others. All souls welcome!

Altogether an excellent weekend to continue to explore the diversity of ways in which humanity worships and prays. Hope to see you there!