Wellspring Georgetown Rev. Jessica Petersen | From the Well to the World
Mar 8, 2026
Rev. Jessica Petersen, a United Methodist pastor who leads spiritual formation and contemplative sermons, frames the woman at the well as a formative image for worship. She explores the Samaritan encounter, wells as places of encounter, spiritual practices as preparation, the woman’s witness, and guided listening and silence by the water.
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Icon Prayer That Changed How She Sees The Story
- Jessica Petersen encountered an icon of the Samaritan woman at a retreat that transformed her reading of John 4 into a personal experience.
- Praying with John Coleman's icon made her feel seen, valued, and heard, shaping her ongoing ministry imagery.
Jesus Went To Samaria As A Theological Statement
- Going through Samaria was a theological choice showing Jesus must go into the world to love it, not merely a geographic route.
- Dr. Caroline Lewis framed John 4:4 as echoing John 3:16, emphasizing intentional engagement with those people avoid.
Revelation Happens In The Light To The Overlooked
- At the noon well Jesus reveals himself in the light, to a woman and a foreigner many would avoid, making revelation public and inclusive.
- The Samaritan woman's testimony led many to believe and invited Jesus to stay two days, broadening 'savior of the world' recognition.
