Welcome to Speed Memorial Church

In this 40-day devotional, we set out on a pilgrimage, the stories of Scripture in one hand and the wisdom of Madeleine L’Engle in the other. In A Circle of Quiet, the first volume of her Crosswicks Journals series, L’Engle reflects on her life, her family, her writing career (including the struggle and success of A Wrinkle in Time), and through it all, her evolving faith. Over the next seven weeks, we will do the same, as biblical passages and L’Engle’s insights illuminate each other, inviting us into our own practice of retelling the stories of our lives.

Key movements in the Christian symphony will frame the journey: life, suffering, and resurrection. Key themes in L’Engle’s work will lead the way: joy, love, and mystery. And as we go, each week includes simple, accessible practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or with your congregation.

All you’ll need is your favorite Bible and this devotional; passages from A Circle of Quiet are reprinted here by permission. Day by day, week by week, we’ll make our way into the heart of the Christian story, the heart of our life stories: the astonishing, gracious love of God, the Author – the Storyteller! – of heaven and earth.

NEW STUDY SERIES — YOU’RE INVITED!

We’re excited to invite you to a new 6-week study based on Together: Community That Marked the Acts 2 Church by Ben Mandrell.

This study will explore what it truly means to live, grow, and serve together—just as the early church did.

Dates:
Begins January 10, 2026
Ends February 14, 2026
(6 sessions total)

Time:
10:00 – 11:30 AM
(Will not run over 90 minutes)

Location:
Social area of the sanctuary

Leader:
The study will be led by Jeremy Wright.

Who’s Invited?
Everyone! Bring a friend, family member, or come on your own—there’s a place for you.

NO FEES
ALL CLASS MATERIALS PROVIDED
NO SIGN UP REQUIRED
JUST SHOW UP 

This is a great opportunity to build meaningful connections, grow in faith, and experience Christian community the way it was meant to be.

We hope you’ll join us!