This is a note from Pastor Travis that will appear in the April newsletter:     Living through this global pandemic, and all the upheaval that comes with it, has given me a new appreciation for rituals. By rituals I mean not only what occurs on Sunday in the sanctuary (though I miss this too), but also the everyday rituals that give our lives a sense of order and purpose.  When performed intentionally and mindfully, we remember that rituals, like the sacraments, shape the disposition of our hearts and mold our spirits. They are powerful precisely in that they require us to do something over and over again.  For example, as my wife and I take on  the joint ventures of  homeschooling  two boys  while working from home, we have found that creating new structures for family and work life is essential  to sustain  everyone’s mental, spiritual, and physical health.  A week without a jog for dad is not a good thing for my mental health. ...