St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

Russ and I removed the back four pews on each row. I'm glad we've done it, although the reaction has been mixed - tentatively hopeful.

I hope that we can make the space look beautiful before Sunday. We do need to wash the floor, and perhaps fill the empty space. I might put a small altar back there. I definitely need to put up a "pardon our appearance" sign.

"And do not do not carry a burden out of your houses on the sabbath or do any work, but keep the sabbath day holy, as I commanded your ancestors" Jeremiah 17:19-27

From John 4:27-42Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done!

One aspect of traditional theology is that God sees everything. He is omniscient.

How does it feel to know you are being watched – or that people know what you are doing? It might feel a bit odd, unless it is someone you love or is already continually present. We watch children; children watch us. We watch our partners, lovers and colleagues. By watching us, we are known.