Holy Vessels: Video Discussion Roundtables
We are offering a series of four online discussion opportunities to help you engage with the themes of our Holy Vessels Lenten program. Feel free to join in for only the topics that interest you most. Before each “Roundtable Discussion,” watch the preparatory video(s). Then join your host or host group for lively discussion and fellowship on Zoom. Appropriate for youth through adults.
2nd Week of Lent: Communal Health
Communal Health Roundtable,
Wednesday, March 3, 7 p.m.
Our Mission Team has interviewed Raleigh-area ministry partners to learn the impact that Covid has had on their ministry and to get an update on their current needs. Watch the video on your own found here and then join our Missions Team for this Communal Health Roundtable on Zoom to further explore and discuss. The Zoom link can be found here.
Thank you to Danny Peck for editing this video.
3rd Week of Lent: Mental Health
Mental Health Roundtable,
Wednesday, March 10, 7 p.m.
Watch “The Stations of the Cross of Mental Illness” found here. This video integrates Christ’s journey to the cross with the experiences of those suffering from mental illness. The video includes prayers for area organizations supporting those seeking mental health. Then join Pastor Mitzi for this Mental Health Roundtable on Zoom to further explore and discuss. Find the Zoom link here.
4th Week of Lent: Intellectual Health
Intellectual Health Roundtable
Sunday, March 14, 7 p.m.
Watch “Contemplating Our Year” hosted by Rev. Alexis Carter Thomas and the Center for Leadership Excellence in which you are invited to engage with clips from the show “Away” and passages from Scripture to look back, to look forward, and to look within. Our hope is that you will walk away with insights and commitments for moving forward well in 2021. Then join the Intellectual Health Roundtable on Zoom to further explore and discuss. learned. Find that Zoom link here.
5th Week of Lent: Environmental Health
Environmental Health Roundtable
Tuesday, March 23, 7 p.m.
Prepare by watching the videos listed below about one church’s journey in becoming a congregation that cares for creation and about composting at home. Then join our Creation Care team for an “Environmental Health” Roundtable on Zoom to further explore and discuss practical tips families and churches can practice to care for the earth. Join Zoom Roundtable here.
Preparatory Videos:
Caring for God’s Creation – (Watch first 33 minutes) Hosted by the Raleigh Episcopal congregation, Church of the Nativity and the Center for Leadership Excellence.
Beginner’s Guide to Composting – (3 minutes)
5 Composting Mistakes to Avoid – (7 minutes)