We do not gather (officially) on a long weekend. The exceptions to this being Christmas and Easter as they feel a little different for obvious Jesus reasons!
There is a certain amount of hustle that we live with in our culture without even realizing it and church can fall into the same trap unless we are careful. Rest runs counter to hustle and is so good for us, just think about the Sabbath and the importance that God places on it for all people, creatures and for the earth.
Long weekends allow us to pause as a community and have the freedom to enjoy those things without having to fit it in around an official church gathering. And, after all, God is not located in the building but is wherever we are, so we can enjoy God’s presence anywhere and worship in a different way.
Having said that there is a way to participate with our community this family day weekend if you would like to.
The simple how to:
Take a photo of your glorious and messy family
Tag our Instagram account - @thebridge_abbotsford or post it in our facebook group.
Use the hashtags #bridgefamilyday23 #bridgeselfiesunday
I'll repost images as you post them in - watch our stories on Sunday and Monday.
Or, if you do neither of those you can participate by messaging Sarah.
Happy long weekend.
We are so glad you have been joining in with our church family and are grateful for each of you and we hope that this weekend feeds you, body and soul, with all that is good.
Sarah