“Courage,” she said as she stood before those assembled. “The church needs to have courage.” The Rev. Cynthia Kohlmann, co-moderator of the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA), paid a visit to a joint meeting of the Arizona Presbyteries of Grand Canyon and de Cristo. She addressed the presbyteries on Friday with strong … Continue reading ““Courage,” she said…”
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Attempting to Understand Privilege
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: S2E7 – Christmas and Taxes
You’ve probably heard it said that the only sure things in life are death and taxes. Well, as we head into Christmas-tide, our tax system is getting a serious shake down. Except, the ones holding the bag are the ones who can least afford it. Check out what Christmas might have to say about the … Continue reading “VLOG: S2E7 – Christmas and Taxes”
VLOG: S2E1 New Beginnings
It’s a new season here at Faith & Coffee, and that includes my YouTube channel. “New Beginnings” is the theme. Stay tuned for “To Be Presbyterian” and “Reformed” in honor of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 grievances against the Church on the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany. Be sure … Continue reading “VLOG: S2E1 New Beginnings”
Ending DACA is a Travesty
I live on what many call the front lines of the immigration crisis in the U.S.—Arizona. It has become clear to me that the issue with immigration is not about letting people in, but making sure certain people are kept out. In other words, most of our policies are based purely on racially motivated prejudice … Continue reading “Ending DACA is a Travesty”