Central Presbyterian Church issued the following announcement on Mar. 7.
A graveside sunrise service brings hope
On Jan. 6, 2021, the Rev. Leslie Dobbs-Allsopp recorded a sermon titled “Pandemic Graces,” her first sermon as interim senior pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Morristown, New Jersey.
Unaware of the violent insurrection unfolding at the U.S. Capitol that very day, Dobbs-Allsopp preached to a camera set up near a stained-glass window in the sanctuary depicting Gen. George Washington receiving the sacrament of Holy Communion during an outdoor service in the orchard of the parsonage in 1777.
“One pandemic grace this year has afforded is to think deeply, pray deeply and listen carefully for the Spirit’s leading,” said Dobbs-Allsopp. She said it is a spiritual practice of hers to always be looking for glimpses of the Holy Spirit at work in the world, in her family and in the congregations she has supported.
“I’ve seen so many instances of God’s grace shining through the darkness of these times. I’ve witnessed the incredible energy, intelligence, imagination, love and creativity of Presbyterian congregations across New Jersey,” said Dobbs-Allsopp. “We are feeding hungry people, creating meaningful online worship, making great music happen, building community in creative ways and providing pastoral care and Christian education. We are so much more creative, flexible and adaptive than we ever believed we could be.”
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Source: Central Presbyterian Church
