A Hidden Wholeness
Practicing Hospitality, Grace, and Hope in Divided Times
Join us Sunday’s at 11am (March: 9, 16, 23, 30)
No matter when you are able to join us, you are right on time. You will find everything you need below.
In a world often marked by division, fear, and uncertainty, this series invites you into a
journey of rediscovery—a journey toward a deeper connection with God, yourself, and
others. Through the wisdom and reflections of Parker Palmer, these four sessions explore
themes of hospitality, grace, and hope as pathways to wholeness in our lives and
communities.
Together, we will consider:
● How welcoming the stranger transforms not only the other but also ourselves.
● The small, faithful habits that sustain hope amid life’s challenges.
● The creation of spaces where grace and connection can flourish, fostering healing
and trust.
● The paradox of wholeness, where holding the tensions of life with love expands our
capacity for compassion and renewal.
This Join FCCPomona as we slow down, reflect deeply, and engage with both heart and mind.
You will be encouraged to notice what stirs within you, to explore how these themes
intersect with your own life, and to respond to the Spirit’s gentle nudging toward growth
and transformation.
Together we will watch and discuss “A Hidden Wholeness”. Please consider these
sessions as a sacred space—a space to receive wisdom, share insights, and participate in
practices that help bring forth new realities of love, grace, and connection.
As you begin this journey, may you carry with you the assurance that you are deeply loved,
intricately connected to others, and uniquely invited to help co-create a world that
reflects the heart of God.
Let’s begin.
A Larger Welcome – This session explores the transformative power of hospitality. Parker
Palmer reflects on how welcoming the stranger—both spiritually and civically—deepens
our humanity, enlarges our worldview, and strengthens the bonds of community. Drawing
from Scripture and lived experience, Palmer invites us to consider hospitality as a radical
act of faith and connection.
Watch Here: https://www.theworkofthepeople.com/premieres/3070
Habits of Hope – In uncertain times, hope is sustained through small, faithful practices.
Parker Palmer shares how cultivating habits of the heart fosters resilience and
strengthens the fabric of community. This session invites participants to explore how
intentional acts of love and courage can bring healing to both individuals and the world.
Watch Here: https://www.theworkofthepeople.com/premieres/3071
Spaces of Grace – Spaces of grace are environments where safety, trust, and love create
the conditions for transformation. Parker Palmer reflects on how such spaces foster
healing, nurture connection, and enable people to flourish together. This session offers
guidance for cultivating grace-filled spaces in our relationships, communities, and the
wider world.
Watch Here: https://www.theworkofthepeople.com/premieres/3072
Wholeness and Hospitality – Wholeness emerges when we embrace life’s tensions with
love and compassion. Parker Palmer explores the paradox of brokenness leading to
greater capacity for connection, inviting participants to consider how holding tensions
with grace can lead to healing and renewal. This session ties together the series’ themes,
highlighting the relationship between hospitality, healing, and transformation.
Watch Here: https://www.theworkofthepeople.com/premieres/3073