A Little Leaven

What can making bread teach us about faith, patience, and the life of prayer?

Join us for three Wednesday evenings this Advent as we explore the spiritual meaning woven into the ordinary process of making bread. Together, we'll get our hands messy, learn the steps of bread making, and discover how each part of the process can become an opportunity for prayer and reflection.

Each evening will explore a different stage of the journey:

• Week One: Waiting & Rising — Proofing, patience, and the quiet work of leaven.
• Week Two: Kneading & Shaping — Working with our hands, being formed, and learning to embrace the process.
• Week Three: Baking & Breaking — Transformation, the gift of daily bread, and the joy of sharing what we've made.

These hands-on experiences are designed for all ages and all levels of baking experience. No special skills are needed—just a willingness to participate, get a little flour on your hands, and make room for God in the ordinary things of life.

As is our custom on Wednesday nights in Advent, we will also share in a soup supper each evening.  Sign up at the Information Table to volunteer to bring a soup or other goodies for one of our shared meals in Advent. 

This series is inspired by the work of baker and theologian Kendall Vanderslice, particularly her book Bake & Pray: Liturgies and Recipes for Baking Bread as a Spiritual Practice, which explores bread making as a way of engaging in prayer and reflecting on the Christian faith. You can learn more at www.bakeandpray.com