We need a chapel/spirit lodge

Posted on: 09/12/2007 18:24

Hi All,
I've really come to love the Cafe' over the past couple of months. But as I worked my way to all the different places, spaces and spots, I've had the vague feeling that something was missing. I think I know what it is.
We need a chapel,
a spirit lodge,
a cell,
a place to rest and
refresh and
contemplate and
commune and
pray and
maybe just take off all the hats we wear every day and
just be.

I've experienced a lot of wonderful poetry, lyrics and art since I came here. But often it is lost in the laughter and the tears and the teaching and the debate (and sometimes the hollering!) that makes the Cafe' such a vibrant alive place.
Sometimes I want to go to a place where I can simply sit, read some wonderful spiritual material, and enjoy rest, peace and refreshment. Where I can read, and maybe be lead to prayer and contemplation and meditation. Do you think the Cafe' should have a chapel/spirit lodge/resting place? I think we should ask our friends at the admin desk to find a quiet corner where we can listen for the still small voice. What say you?

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realmseer

Posted on: 09/12/2007 21:06

Yes, that would be nice and perhapse if it was done by admin there wouldn't be any miss conception to ruin it.

Pinga

Posted on: 09/12/2007 18:50

what a fascinating idea , dave.

a place to post art, offer a prayer, or prose...but no dialogue

great idea

RichardBott

Posted on: 09/13/2007 19:53

Can I ask that if this happens, the name be kept to something like "the quiet place" or "the resting place"?

DaveHenderson

Posted on: 09/13/2007 20:06

Certainly an ecumenical name is best. But we may want to incorporate some aspect of spirituality into the name. Just my two cents.

MadMonk

Posted on: 09/13/2007 21:35

Would we sit and look at our computer screen?

DaveHenderson

Posted on: 09/13/2007 22:05

Ah my dear Mad Monk,
The spirit of God can be found in any place and any time. From the deepest forest to the highest office tower and yes, on a computer screen.

lastpointe

Posted on: 09/20/2007 14:59

Good idea.

You could have the "chapel" divided into Prayer Requests, reflective poetry/stories, daily scripture to ponder ( but who would post it?), photos to reflect on.....

The problem will come up when someone posts something that someone else doesn't approve of. Then you will get sniping.

i guess the guidelines could be that you can only post original or quoted items and no comments are to be made about posts but that seems restrictive

Birthstone

Posted on: 09/17/2007 19:33

I like the idea too - it might need some different parts - prayers, celebrations, maybe around themes - healing, joy, worry, etc.

I've wondered about that for awhile - thanks for putting my thoughts into words.