As a former teacher, I have always enjoyed the excitement of a new school year. I think this may be the first time in all my life that I am NOT excited. My oldest has gone off to college, my middle will be learning online until at least October, my youngest is going...
“And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:3 Are you ready to go back to school? It happens whether we are ready or not – so let us pull a Bible verse and test ourselves to see how geared up we are to...
When I lived in Atlanta during seminary, my congressperson was recently deceased civil rights hero John Lewis. The story of Lewis’s life is a story of courage and fortitude in the face of ongoing systemic oppression. If you don’t know much about him, I encourage you...
During this pandemic, I believe God celebrates our creativity in how we are worshipping, studying, and caring for one another. We continue to move forward as the body of Christ despite the obstacles in front of us. We lean into our faith in Jesus Christ who is our...
Most of us have experienced special moments when the beauty of the natural world overwhelms us. We sense and feel not just beauty but the sacred. The Celtic tradition suggests there are thin places on the earth where the presence of God radiates brightly. Places where...
Since the beginning of 2020, I’ve read 68 books. According to the website where I log my reading, that’s amounted to 17,343 pages; the shortest was 91 pages and the longest was 529. Of those 68 books, 19 were autobiographical; I clearly love to read memoirs! Twelve...
The debate seems endless, and is resurrected every time Christians struggle with a controversial ethical or social issue having to do with justice. Recent attempts by Christians and congregations to take stands to eradicate racism and promote equity in our nation have...
Even though this has been and will continue to be a very unusual summer, the warm weather may still bring to us some unexpected rest and reflection. Summer is a good time to remember or discover some sacred, timeless truths about life. Here are three I commend to you....
I am still in disbelief as to how long we have been physically apart. So much has happened in these past four months during our time of separation. I celebrate the ways all of you have leaned into being the body of Christ for one another: … thank you notes...
We are a congregation of readers! Two book groups will gather this month, and the Currie Library book clubs have announced their selections for 2020-2021. Have a look, pick something to read, and join in! Women & living out loud On July 10, Rev. Dolly...
