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Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it. - Hannah Arendt

“Easter Storytelling”. Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it. - Hannah Arendt. I. Gathering – opening chant, instrumental, song, or brief meditation. “Exodus” (Marc Chagall, 1952-66 ).

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Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it. - Hannah Arendt

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  1. “Easter Storytelling” • Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it. - Hannah Arendt

  2. I. Gathering – opening chant, instrumental, song, or brief meditation “Exodus” (Marc Chagall, 1952-66)

  3. I. Gathering – opening chant, instrumental, song, or brief meditation ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in the Lord.’ The Lord is good to those who wait, to the soul that seeks. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:24-26

  4. “Madea Tells a Story from the Bible” (kaleikay89, September11, 2013, YouTube) Video is embedded here. II. Self– personal engagement anonymously streamed

  5. II. Self– personal engagement anonymously streamed What is your favorite story told in the Bible? Then text the keyword FAVOR to 22333, followed by your response. You may also choose to share a verbal response at the end.

  6. Poll is embedded here.

  7. III. Neighbor– expansion of topic through engagement with neighbor Prayerfully engage the passage with a neighbor and respond to the question below. You will have 3-4 minutes. What important story gets passed on in your family from generation to generation? What story would you want to be passed on? Please remember that your response is an offering to the gathered community.

  8. III. Neighbor– expansion of topic through engagement with neighbor

  9. IV. World– brief video/audio/image to call us beyond neighbor “Sunday School Dropout” (Jen Lee, October 10, 2012, The Moth: True Stories Told Live) Audio is embedded here.

  10. IV. World– brief video/audio/image to call us beyond neighbor

  11. IV. World– brief video/audio/image to call us beyond neighbor Prayerfully engage the following questions with a neighbor. You will have 3-4 minutes. To some, the sinner’s prayer is not good news. What is good news to you and how do you tell this Easter story to others? Please remember that your response is an offering to the gathered community.

  12. IV. World– brief video/audio/image to call us beyond neighbor How has your faith impacted your life? Join the Diocese of Texas for an evening of Sharing Faith at small community dinners. This night of listening and sharing can strengthen your community bonds and your faith. Last year, participants truly felt that something really profound came out of this simple meal and conversation. The evening will begin with a simple meal in parishioner homes across the diocese. Each of us has our own personal faith story, and sharing our stories deepens our own faith as well as helps others to recognize how God has worked in their lives.  

  13. V. Divine– streamed Scriptural reflection and meditation Prayerfully engage the following words and offer a ONE-WORD response. Please remember that your response is an offering to the gathered community.

  14. Poll is embedded here.

  15. V. Divine– streamed Scriptural reflection and meditation Prayerfully engage the following words and offer a ONE-WORD response. Please remember that your response is an offering to the gathered community.

  16. Poll is embedded here.

  17. V. Divine– streamed Scriptural reflection and meditation Prayerfully engage the following words and offer a ONE-WORD response. Please remember that your response is an offering to the gathered community.

  18. Poll is embedded here.

  19. VI. Commission– participants verbally call us out into the world Prayerfully send us out with words of challenge, surprise, sentiment, feeling, empowerment, and provocation. Please remember that your response is an offering to the gathered community.

  20. VI. Commission– participants verbally call us out into the world Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I; send me!’ Amen. Isaiah 6:8 Kadoshgathers again on Sunday, May 4. We will engage the topic “The Who-Ness of Service.” Invite a friend!

  21. How has your faith impacted your life? Join the Diocese of Texas for an evening of Sharing Faith at small community dinners. This night of listening and sharing can strengthen your community bonds and your faith. Last year, participants truly felt that something really profound came out of this simple meal and conversation. The evening will begin with a simple meal in parishioner homes across the diocese. Each of us has our own personal faith story, and sharing our stories deepens our own faith as well as helps others to recognize how God has worked in their lives.  

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