So the congregation I serve is taking on “privilege” in its many forms. I should preface that our congregation is more than 95% of European decent. We have some members who are Native American, of Chinese descent, and whose families are from Latin-American countries. But this is mostly white people talking about privilege. To understand … Continue reading “Attempting to Understand Privilege”
VLOG: What’s the point?
I get asked a lot why I do what I do. Why do I got to Church? Why am I part of a faith community? Well, here’s my response. Here’s a little primer and a welcome! Check it out. More news to come. Please subscribe to this blog and to my YouTube channel for more … Continue reading “VLOG: What’s the point?”
First World Problems
I got hooked again. It happens all the time. Something happens or someone says something, and I get all bound up in knots. I’m not necessarily trying or able to rectify anything. It just sticks to me like wet toilet paper on my shoe, and I carry it around with me, often without even knowing … Continue reading “First World Problems”
Where is the Faith Community in This Era of Trump and Culture of Alternative Facts?
For many of us it’s a scary time as we witness a president who can say and do anything, seemingly with impunity. He brags about his female exploits, and conservative white men and women trip over themselves to get into his rallies and join the throngs standing behind him (strategically placed, of course—notice how cameras … Continue reading “Where is the Faith Community in This Era of Trump and Culture of Alternative Facts?”
They stood there…
They stood there, flanking each entrance into the parking lot, well-worn bibles in hand (showing how dedicated they are), and signs with large block letters poised for easy viewing. It was Sunday morning and I drove past on my way to lead worship for my own faith community. The fundamentalists were at it again! There … Continue reading “They stood there…”