Thank you to all at University Presbyterian Church in Tempe, AZ who participated in the survey sent out in February for one of my Doctor of Ministry classes at McCormick Theological Seminary. The class title was “The Church in the World Today,” and focused primarily on the shape of global Christianity and how it has … Continue reading “Religious Diversity Survey Results”
Now What? – The Domestication of God
March 2, 2014 – Transfiguration of the Lord University Presbyterian Church in Tempe, AZ A follow-up conversation to Mission Month around Race and Racism Scripture: Exodus 24.12-18 and Matthew 17.1-9 CD recordings of the entire service are available by contacting the Church Office. © 2014 by the Rev. Eric O. Ledermann. All rights reserved. Used … Continue reading “Now What? – The Domestication of God”
AZ Gov. Brewer Vetoes SB1062 – Now What?
PHOENIX, AZ – Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer has just vetoed a controversial bill (S.B. 1062) passed by both houses of the state legislature along partisan lines that claimed to promote religious freedom, but actually allowed businesses and individuals to discriminate against anyone if serving that person violated the religious beliefs of the owner or … Continue reading “AZ Gov. Brewer Vetoes SB1062 – Now What?”
Faith = Risk-taking
My inner pride over the congregation I serve (99% white) taking on questions around race, racism and Christian faith is beginning to bubble over. Our guest for the first of four weeks in our annual Mission Month was the Rev. Dr. Joseph D. Small, former director of the Office of Theology and Worship for my … Continue reading “Faith = Risk-taking”
Race – Social Construct of Power, Privilege and Prejudice
As I write I am in Chicago at McCormick Theological Seminary for my fourth class on a long journey toward earning a Doctor of Ministry. The title of the class: “Culturally Attentive Ministry.” As we consider such questions as, “What presumptions and predispositions about other cultures and races have influenced your practice of ministry?”, I … Continue reading “Race – Social Construct of Power, Privilege and Prejudice”