It is said that the age of a pastor is usually a reflection of the median age of a church’s members. That may be true but a healthy, inclusive church needs the dreams of all ages. How can we dream together in a way that serves the needs of our congregation and our community?
We made great strides for freedom many times during America’s history—each time resting on our accomplishments. It’s time to renew our commitment to demanding equal freedoms for everyone.
Moral injury and the journey back to compassion.
Do you have people in your life who urge you to be better, to do better? What tools of transformation do you find helpful? This week’s sermon uses an often neglected story to invite us into the process of transformation.
Sometimes our dreams to change the world change our hearts too.
A member led service in observance of the New Year. We’ll reflect on the past year and prepare to move forward into 2024. The service will include a ritual to symbolically release and leave behind past regrets while honoring our need to be steadfast and persevere.
The most fundamental meaning of advent is that of voluntary action that brings about justice in our world.
I have for many years suspected that the real reason our churches exist is to transform people who transform the world. What do we want to transform ourselves into and what do we want our world to become?
