On the morning after the election, I sent out a pastoral note that I called The Morning After. I received some very nice comments, and I deeply appreciated each person who took a minute or two to express their thanks. … Continue reading
After what seemed like the campaign that would never end, the votes are counted, and the result is in. Across the nation, even around the world, some are happy and hopeful while others are disillusioned and sad. The church reflects … Continue reading
Dear sisters, brothers, friends and colleagues, The news that one of our colleagues had ended his own life has left me, and I’m sure many of you, staggering. By now I hope you have seen the announcement from the office … Continue reading
Not again. That was the first thought that entered my mind when I received the news about nine people dead at Mother Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston, S.C. The killing of nine people, nine people who had … Continue reading
Pneuma. Breath. Spirit. Wind. Ruach. This past weekend I had the privilege of traveling to Kanab, Utah, to participate in the installation service for Marcia Meier as the pastor of the United Church of Kanab-Fredonia. Kanab is in southern Utah, … Continue reading