Episode 2 on being Presby-whaaaaat? What is “presbyterianism,” and why am I so over-the-top about being Presbyterian? Just in time for the 500th anniversary of the 16th century Protestant Reformation next month, which gave birth…eventually…to Presbyterianism. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, or subscribe to this blog in the space to the right.
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VLOG-Season 1, Episode 5: Taking Care of Business
Stewardship is more than just “managing,” but learning to maintain and USE what we’ve been given for the good of humanity. Like we maintain our homes, we need to maintain our spiritual, physical, and mental health in order to have healthy relationships. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, or subscribe to this blog … Continue reading “VLOG-Season 1, Episode 5: Taking Care of Business”
BlogPost: Eucharist As Catalyst for Social Justice
The heart of my studies has been pushing me deeper into a realization of the power of the Eucharist (the ritual with bread and wine) and eucharistic practices (figuratively and literally gathering diverse people around tables of fellowship and equality). In reading about Reformed, Roman Catholic, and other perspectives about the Eucharist, I am finding … Continue reading “BlogPost: Eucharist As Catalyst for Social Justice”
Marriage Equality: One Step at a Time
This week the United States Supreme Court announced its 5-4 decision in United States v. Windsor that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) passed by Congress and signed into law by President Clinton in 1996, which blocked same-sex couples whose marriages were recognized by their home state from receiving benefits available to other married couples, … Continue reading “Marriage Equality: One Step at a Time”
Death-Throes of a Denomination #pcusa
I read a lot—not as much as I want, but a lot. I love reading as much as I love being in conversation with people. The conversations I have been having lately seem to revolve around a few common threads: our church is not what it used to be the world is not what it … Continue reading “Death-Throes of a Denomination #pcusa”