I have struggled with the way Christian Churches have functioned in the public and private spheres. So much of our theology has not matured and remains mired in pre-modern understandings of our relationship with God and creation. Think about this for a moment. Our faith is forged during early adolescence. We learn the stories of … Continue reading “Sabbatical Reflections
Preparations Part II“
Category: Communion
Sabbatical Reflections
The Church Politic
I’ve been hearing it again lately. Those words that baffle me when I consider all that the prophets of the Hebrew scriptures said, what Jesus said and did, and what his disciples said and did. They named, called out, and engaged the broken social systems around them that oppressed and marginalized God’s children (here, defined … Continue reading “The Church Politic”
VLOG: S2E5 an UNCO THANKSGIVING
A few weeks ago I ventured to San Francisco to share in the annual UNCO (short for “Unconference”) WEST—an open space gathering for people to think more deeply about being and doing Church. There are no “talking heads” and the only “experts” in the room are those gathered. It’s a wonderful gathering to listen and … Continue reading “VLOG: S2E5 an UNCO THANKSGIVING”
VLOG: S2E3 IMMIGRATION
Episode 3 on IMMIGRATION, and what’s missing from our debates as Christians. The bible is chock-full of stuff about how we are to treat immigrants or those from other places. How do we reconcile that with modern standards of security and defense? Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, or subscribe to this blog … Continue reading “VLOG: S2E3 IMMIGRATION”
Smile, It Confuses People
It’s Monday. For many, it’s the day of dragging ourselves out of bed after a couple of days of not having to think about work, and trudging to that place that sucks much of our time and energy. I’ve read a number of articles and blog posts over the last several years about the Church … Continue reading “Smile, It Confuses People”