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Love this, Ed. I found myself at church all hours of the week as a teenager too. The most surreal memory is the year I spent laying out the orchestra sheet music. I know nothing about music – but there I was, every week, laying the music. I needed that space to be for sure.
That is pretty surreal! I wonder what it is about creating order in a place like that? It’s so comforting.
I love this story, Ed. As a young girl, church was my anchor when circumstances at home were difficult. Thank you for sharing.
It’s encouraging to see how many folks share my experience. Thanks!
Love this, Ed. Showing up is the biggest work.
Ed, your story highlights such an important part of church: working together. I think many churches today assume things like “people are too busy” and “teens avoid work at all costs.” They also have large enough budgets to hire out all the work that needs to be done. As a result, church communities are missing out on great opportunities for relationship-building and connection (as well as making people of all ages and abilities feel valued and invested).