The Orchard Community

@benjamin_jay_thomas reminding us that every experience of the holy is always grounded in the body. #holisticspirituality #bodywisdom #incarnation

This coming Sunday, June 9th, we will gather with other local congregations to share the love and welcome of our faith communities with our city. Join us for a PRIDE Celebration hosted by New England Congregational Church (406 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL). Following the gathering stick around for the annual PRIDE parade Downtown Aurora! * 8:30-10:00am - “Pride Cakes” pancake breakfast at NECC, Friendship Hall (cooked and served by Wesley UMC) * 10:00-10:30am - Combined Community Worship Service, NECC Sanctuary * 10:30-10:40am - Gather near the Hawthorne Door/Main Parking lot area. * All of us can walk down to the Parade staging area together as a group. * The parade steps off at Noon – Don’t miss this day of LOVE! #pride #pridemonth #inclusivechurch #downtownaurora #aurorapride

This past weekend we dove into the phrase “God never gives you more than you can handle”. What are some sayings that have impacted you, positively or negatively, that might be due for some deeper thought? • • • • • #orchardconversations #podcastlaunch #spiritualcommunity #spirituality #values #valuescentered #countdown #enneagram #progressivefaith #evolvingfaith #opencommunity #spiritualgrowth

This week, we begin a new series, “The Bible Says So?”, where we examine conventional wisdom often assumed to be biblical truth. Join us as we explore the statement “Got never gives you more than you can handle,” uncovering it’s origins, truths, potential harms, and the deeper hope we find in community and God’s support. • • • • • • • • #orchardconversations #podcast #spiritualcommunity #spirituality #values #valuescentered #countdown #enneagram #progressivefaith #evolvingfaith #opencommunity #spiritualgrowth

We’ve all experienced doubt. But have we used it to strengthen our faith, or degrade it? • • • • • • • • #orchardconversations #podcast #spiritualcommunity #spirituality #values #valuescentered #countdown #enneagram #progressivefaith #evolvingfaith #opencommunity #spiritualgrowth

Calling all the mothers! On Sunday, May 12th we will be gathering at Society 57 at 11am for our monthly Second Sunday gathering. In honor of moms everywhere, we’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day with special liturgy, mimosas and even a special giveaway you won’t want to miss! • • • • • #orchardconversations #podcastlaunch #spiritualcommunity #spirituality #values #valuescentered #countdown #enneagram #progressivefaith #evolvingfaith #opencommunity #spiritualgrowth #mothersday

Easter with The Orchard circa 2023. We can’t wait to see the joy the next one brings! • • • • • #orchardconversations #podcastlaunch #spiritualcommunity #spirituality #values #valuescentered #countdown #enneagram #progressivefaith #evolvingfaith #opencommunity #spiritualgrowth #advent #easter #holyweek

Welcome to Holy Week! We have all sorts of resources posted on the Holy Week page on our website (TheOrchardCommunity.com/HolyWeek/). It’s also linked in our bio. • • • • • #orchardconversations #podcastlaunch #spiritualcommunity #spirituality #values #valuescentered #countdown #enneagram #progressivefaith #evolvingfaith #opencommunity #spiritualgrowth #advent #easter #holyweek

EASTER 11a - 3.31 Society 57 • • • • • #orchardconversations #podcastlaunch #spiritualcommunity #spirituality #values #valuescentered #countdown #enneagram #progressivefaith #evolvingfaith #opencommunity #spiritualgrowth #advent #easter #holyweek

Have you uncovered your deepest desire? • • • • • #orchardconversations #podcastlaunch #spiritualcommunity #spirituality #values #valuescentered #countdown #enneagram #progressivefaith #evolvingfaith #opencommunity #spiritualgrowth

What are you thankful for in this very moment? • • • • • #orchardconversations #podcastlaunch #spiritualcommunity #spirituality #values #valuescentered #countdown #enneagram #progressivefaith #evolvingfaith #opencommunity #spiritualgrowth

What is stopping you from embodying your divinely created self? • • • • • #orchardconversations #podcastlaunch #spiritualcommunity #spirituality #values #valuescentered #countdown #enneagram #progressivefaith #evolvingfaith #opencommunity #spiritualgrowth #advent