I recently wrote that I’ve been working toward a D.Min. I’ve shared before why, and it has less to do with the degree than a deep desire for some structure in my faith life (in other words, help me get control of the mess going on in my head). My final project focuses on the … Continue reading “BlogPost: The Narrative of the Eucharistic Life”
Category: Communion
On Sanctuary, Social Justice and Advent
Over the years I have been told many times that the Church should not engage in politics. However, having read scripture and come to understand our Presbyterian tradition more deeply, I have a hard time understanding how the Church cannot be involved in politics. To be involved in “politics” (from the Greek word polis, which … Continue reading “On Sanctuary, Social Justice and Advent”
Tables
I have been thinking a lot about tables and what happens around them in various settings. This past week I wrote in my congregation’s weekly email: The table. Think about the tables you gather around in your life: the kitchen table at your home (or, if you’re like my family, more often we gather around … Continue reading “Tables”