Create a Worship Space at Home

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As we look ahead to another couple of months worshiping at home, I invite you to take a few minutes in the next couple of days to create a space for worship. God is always present with us, but we all have places and things that remind us more clearly of the sacred. You are welcome to do this any way you wish, but here is one possibility:  

First, think about where in your home you feel most aware of the sacred. If you will be using something portable, like a laptop, tablet, or phone, then you can choose anywhere in your home. Does the warmth of the kitchen connect you to God’s Table? Does a view of a garden, or a place you can hear birds remind you of the divine in creation?  Does a corner of your bedroom bring you a feeling of peace?

If you have a desktop your location is already decided, but you can still think about how to create a worshipful space around the desktop – could you bring in an item that connects you to the divine – a teapot, a flower, a knit blanket, or anything else that reminds you of your favourite place at home. 

Next, set up your worship space. Choose a few simple items and clear everything else away, so that it doesn’t intrude on your time of worship. Choose anything that feels right to you – you might consider some or all of these:

  • a comfortable place to sit
  • a candle and matches
  • a picture or pictures that connect you to the sacred (such as stained glass, nature, people you care about, or something else meaningful to you)
  • something that connects you with offering
    (if you give using envelopes or loose cash, consider creating a Leaside envelop that you can add to each week and then bring in when we’re worshiping in the building again. And everyone might consider something that connects you with other ways that you give your time and talents for the sake of the world)
  • if you like reflecting through writing or drawing, you may want to add a journal or notepad and pen
  • if you like to read scripture from your Bible, or if you have hymn books at home, you might add these too. We’ll also share links in the service.

Is your home too small to keep a worship space set up all week, or even all day? Consider creating a worship-space-in-a-box that you can take out when you are ready to worship.

Finally, take a moment to appreciate the space, with a prayer, blessing, or deep breathe you to connect you to the sacred all around us. 

I look forward to worshiping together at home on Sunday.

Rev. Emily Gordon