2024 Spiegel Im Spiegel: Mirror Reflections

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“Spiegel im Spiegel” in German literally can be translated as “mirror in the mirror” or as “mirrors in the mirror,” referring to the infinity of images produced by parallel plane mirrors . This worship service features contemporary composer Arvot Part’s musical piece “Spiegel im Spiegel.” . According to Wikipedia, this musical piece is in the tintinnabular style, wherein a melodic voice, operating over diatonic scales, and tintinnabular voice, operating within a triad on the tonic, accompany each other. It is about ten minutes long.”

Says Rev. MAM:

“I am not sure I understand that, but I do find this piece’s simplicity spiritually intoxicating. As interim ministers, part of our role is to be like a mirror and reflect back to congregations on what we see and what is on the horizon for the year ahead. It does feel like an infinity of images produced by parallel plane mirrors. Let us join together for reflections.”