Jeremiah 17:5-11, 14 Blessed are those who trust in the Lord.
John 17:6-19 Jesus prays “That they may be one, as we are one.”

The desire to escape, the call to engage There are many times in our life when all we want to do is get away from it all, find a nice quiet peaceful place to relax and not feel the pressure of life and responsibility. At this time of year, we think about heading back into nature. There are many retreat centres, camps and spa like places to do this. However, Jesus has called us to live in the world, not to escape it. The challenge we face is finding ways that empower us and others to find balance in the world that is complex and challenging, and Jesus wants us to answer this call.