Dear Beloved of the Diocese of Olympia,

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus’ final call is to go and make disciples. To become those who follow his life and teaching. To become those who fish for people. To live faithfully as those committed to his way.

Yet living as disciples is often hard in our day and age. We too often lead frenetic lives. Jesus invites us to slow down and to make space and to intentionally choose a different path.

He invites us to embrace zimzum and to be his disciples.

You may be asking what zimzum is, and what does it have to do with discipleship. You can learn more by joining me on our new three-year discipleship series on zimzum discipleship, of intentionally making space to live as a faithful apprentice of Jesus. Visit the new home for our zimzum discipleship series where you can find resources, community, and more at the links below!

I hope you and others in your congregation will engage in this invitation to live as followers of Jesus in this day and age.

Blessings,
Phil