I must first state that I am thankful for Landon Whitsitt’s contribution to the ongoing conversation around the questions: what has the church become and what might it be becoming? This is especially poignant given his position as vice-moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). So much is happening to the ecclesial … Continue reading “Comment on Landon Whitsitt’s new book, Open Source Church“
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It’s A Lot Easier to Just Talk About It
By the Rev. Eric O. Ledermann February 20, 2011 First Presbyterian Church – San Bernardino, CA Leviticus 19.1-2, 9-18 Matthew 5.38-48 Growing up my family was not particularly “religious.” We went to church every Sunday, but beyond that the rest of the week we didn’t necessarily engage the Christian faith we proclaimed. We could be … Continue reading “It’s A Lot Easier to Just Talk About It”
Decently and In Order
By the Rev. Eric O. Ledermann January 23, 2011 First Presbyterian Church, San Bernardino, CA Matthew 4.12-23 It is human nature to want to “belong” to something—to be connected and “be known”. It is human nature to find those who share our values, those with whom we agree, those who affirm our self-identities. It feels … Continue reading “Decently and In Order”
Another Sad Day in Our Nation’s Life
Today is another sad day in the life of our nation. Today six people were killed and several others were injured in Tucson, AZ, by a disturbed and potentially demented young man named Jared Loughner. It is presumed the intended target was Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords (see recent article about charges against Loughner in the … Continue reading “Another Sad Day in Our Nation’s Life”