What a gift to share so many ways of walking with Jesus.
Each threshold crossed, each community entered, expressed Christ’s Passion in a
unique way.
The ecumenical walk this year started out at the Danforth
Church then moved on to Eastminster United, St Barnabas, Riverdale Prebyterian
and finished at Holy Name where all enjoyed refreshments and hot cross buns.
Hundreds from the community took part.
The walk provided each Christian community an opportunity of
expressing their spirituality. St Barnabas’s offering combined elements
expressive of our tradition, highlighting our gifts.
The choir, dressed in black, doubled as the crowd
surrounding a central cross. They sang a haunting contemporary motet by the
Latvian composer Rihards Dubra.
In addition, the Taize tradition of the parish was honoured
with a trio of flute, piano and cello accompanying simple choruses that
encouraged all to participate.
There were three “stations” marked by the striking banners St Barnabas is so fortunate
to have. Youthful and mature readers representing the diversity of our
congregation offered short scripture readings and meditations.
Our contribution showed our way of following Jesus to be one
that connects us with the beauty of what is holy and true. We are nourished by
roots that draw from the wisdom and spiritual practices of many centuries, and
celebrate the creativity and excellence of our Christian choral inheritance.
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