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Transfiguration Glitch by Kelly LatimoreAs the devotional for this week, I invite you into a space of dwelling on this image and words from iconographer Kelly Latimore. She wrote on Facebook yesterday in honor of Transfiguration Sunday: " It’s Transfiguration Sunday
“Glitch Transfiguration” Like Peter in Matthew 17, we are often tempted to try and create our own transfigurations. Create our booths. Although we often mean well using grand displays of music, liturgy, and art to bring “The divine down to earth.” the thing is, what we are trying to contain is always right in front of us. It is divine that Jesus doubled down being human-wounds and all. Peter fails to see that Jesus cannot be confined to one location. He can’t tie down and domesticate the wild spirit of God’s Kingdom. We are being called to follow Jesus to Jerusalem, into the unknown. The light we think we hold has already been reflecting and scattering in all directions...
This gives me hope.
This Glitched Version of the Transfiguration happened on accident while I was showing my nephew how I edit images and we loved it. Late last year I painted an original icon inspired by our happy accident called “Glitch Transfiguration (Remix)”"
Prints and Prayer Candles: kellylatimoreicons.com |
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Heading up the Mountain"Witnesses to the glory of God in the face of Jesus reflect that glory in the world. It was true for Moses. It was doubtless true for Peter, James, and John. We pray that it will be true of all of us who see God’s glory in the word and in the supper and who are being “transformed into the same image” by God’s Spirit." - Sundays and Seasons Luke 9:28-36 [37-43a]
28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 31 They appeared in glory and were speaking about his exodus, which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep, but as they awoke they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33 Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us set up three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah,” not realizing what he was saying. 34 While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. 35 Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” 36 When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen. [
37 On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. 38 Just then a man from the crowd shouted, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son; he is my only child. 39 Suddenly a spirit seizes him, and all at once he shrieks. It convulses him until he foams at the mouth; it mauls him and will scarcely leave him. 40 I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.” 41 Jesus answered, “You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” 42 While he was being brought forward, the demon dashed him to the ground in convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. 43a And all were astounded at the greatness of God.] |
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Zoom Bible StudyAre you still looking for a Lenten practice this year? Join us for a new bible study on Monday nights at 6:30PM in the digitial space via Zoom. We will spend time looking at the previous week's texts and pondering the ways the Spirit continues to call us today.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86331979728?pwd=KJEjIK0frS8EywE4Pxuf2txCACgCMR.1 Meeting ID: 863 3197 9728 --- One tap mobile --- Dial by your location Meeting ID: 863 3197 9728 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kGaMcxoBu
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Equal Exchange Coffee and Tea |
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Synod NewsThe 2025 Synod Assembly is May 16 and 17 at the Marriott Madison West (1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, WI).
On January 27 an email was sent to congregations and rostered leaders detailing how to submit resolutions and memorials for consideration by the assembly. Click here to view that email. You may also view the information on the Resources for Congregations and Leaders page on the synod website.
All resolutions and memorials must be submitted to Jill Sim, the SCSW Administrative Assistant, by March 3, 2025. |
