This summer, we are leaning into a new practice of embodying a season of sabbath rest for our whole community. For the month of July, we will be simplifying things on Sunday mornings so that almost no volunteers are needed. We are calling it Fallow July. We will be offering minimal children’s programming (only nursery for 0-3 years old), and scaling down our hospitality and worship services.

To lie fallow may look like nothing is happening. But beneath the surface, a fallow field is doing holy work: restoring nutrients, rebuilding soil, preparing for the next harvest. We trust the Lord to fill our congregation with excitement and capacity for further ministry after this short season of rest.