Whew! The final debate in the presidential election is over. It was heated. It was challenging (to watch and listen). The mud being slung all over the place in both the gubernatorial race and all the races down ticket is astonishing. It feels like it’s more than in the past. Yet, looking back at history it’s … Continue reading “responding out of powerlessness”
Category: social justice
VLOG-Season 1, Episode 3: Eucharist
Tables. Meals. Fellowship. This week I start unpack the depth of meaning behind the Eucharist (aka, Communion or the Lord’s Supper). Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, or subscribe to this blog in the column to the left.
The Prophetic Voice of the Church at #PCUSA #GA222
Some would suggest that these kinds of national gatherings are long, boring, and cumbersome. But if we look closely, we see a spirit of connectional faith throughout the week. People gather. People re-connect. People talk, share, and listen. Somehow amidst the Robert’s Rules-o-rama, the discussions and debates—as well as the copious amounts of coffee—God’s Spirit speaks, moves, … Continue reading “The Prophetic Voice of the Church at #PCUSA #GA222”
Coffee at #GA222 – Visit Café Justo
If you love coffee (or you know someone who does), you must stop by booth #553 in the Exhibit Hall and learn the story of Café Justo (Just Coffee). In 2002 this coffee cooperative was birthed by a partnership that included the Presbyterian Border Ministry of Frontera de Cristo and Lily of the Valley Church … Continue reading “Coffee at #GA222 – Visit Café Justo”
BlogPost: Holy Week – Day 5
Agitators are dangerous. They can insight fear and frustration, and often violence, with or without knowing it. Last Saturday I participated in a counter-rally calling out presidential frontrunner Donal Trump for his racist, misogynistic, and down-right hateful rhetoric. We were there to agitate, but also raise the flag on the language coming from a person … Continue reading “BlogPost: Holy Week – Day 5”