Wassail at the Monastery, and more
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Most of us hear the word "wassail" and think of a hot, citrus and spices beverage served in...
Become like little children
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Did we mention children? It's sometimes said that kids are still very close to God when they are...
Tuesday's the day!
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Whatever else you have planned for Tuesday, plan a stop by Middleway to add a little peace to...
Countdown to opening
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, You are here! The beautiful art on the wall in our foyer reminds us of our middle name -- Urban....
Infinitely more than we can ask or imagine
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, We show you the art area at Middleway Urban Monastery this week. It's a place where one can sit...
Calling all volunteers
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, We want to give you a sneak peak inside part of Middleway as we prepare to open. The picture...
Practicing opposites day
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, As youngsters learn language, a fun game to play is "Opposites Day" when everything that is said...
Get ready, get set ... almost a go
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Furniture has been moved in, utilities are being connected, art supplies are being gathered and a...
Reflections
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, As we move into the new Middleway Urban Monastery building, we've begun to take as many pictures...
We have an address!
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Finally. We've been talking about opening a physical space for weeks, and we can verify now that...
Dotting Each Day with Prayer
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, A pattern of prayer. That has been the norm for Middleway online since the beginning and will...
Join our Facebook group now
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Several people have joined via this newsletter this month, and we welcome you. Each and every one...
Ink some peace into the schedule
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Technically, we are five weeks from autumn. But everyone knows that "fall" actually starts right...
Pondering Mercy
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Mercy. Sometimes this word is used as an expression of surprise or fear. "Mercy me!" we might...
Ancient laments meet current issues
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, If you think reading or hearing the news these days is hard, check out the Psalms. And that's...
Searching for Sunday and other stuff
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Book clubs, what's the point, you might ask. Everyone knows reading exercises the brain, but one...
Linking with circles
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Circles, labyrinths, books, and poetry. If you look at those words and can't figure out how they...
Middleway needs you!
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, It’s our first anniversary and we’re asking for a unique gift – you! Middleway Urban Monastery...
Escape into a book (or more) this summer
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Every summer, public libraries in the U.S. start a reading program as soon as school ends....
The Community Bouquet
Dear Middleway Urban Monastery friends, Last weekend, about 50 people gathered for a retreat at Camp Allen near Navasota, Texas. During a...