Welcomed as Blessings
What does the Beloved Community look like? What will it look like? How will we know if we get there? Is this just about race? I have been asked these questions, and more, by … Continue reading Welcomed as Blessings
Month: May 2018
June: Gia Whitlock
I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah where I experimented with oil, acrylic and encaustic painting. After my second child was born in 2011, I began to … Continue reading June: Gia Whitlock
Our Moral Compass
Too often, in recent days, I have found myself yearning for a return to “compassionate conservatism.” Each new day brings another revelation that our national leadership is motivated primarily by … Continue reading Our Moral Compass
May ’18 Moderator’s Letter and Annual Vote Results
Greetings Fellow Congregants, The Annual Vote has concluded: you’ve approved the budget, elected members to the Board, the Nominating Committee and the Church’s independent Foundation. All nominees on the … Continue reading May ’18 Moderator’s Letter and Annual Vote Results
A Gentle Angry People
There are some things that need to be clearly condemned. Israel’s shooting of more than 1350 Palestinians on Tuesday and injuring of hundreds more was an outrage. I can imagine … Continue reading A Gentle Angry People
Love in the Time of Chaos: Full Heart, Open Mind
$75 & $125 Discounted Tickets! May 18 & 19 Although spring is bright and beautiful this time of year, we live in undeniably challenging times. So we’re very excited to be … Continue reading Love in the Time of Chaos: Full Heart, Open Mind
Go In Peace
The news of the day includes both the release of three hostages by North Korea and Israeli air strikes on Syrian facilities and infrastructure. How do we hold both movement … Continue reading Go In Peace
The Need for Renewal
As a minister, a religious leader, I have been struggling to understand the response of people of faith to our national politics. Celebration of the National Day of Prayer at … Continue reading The Need for Renewal