Rev. Bill and Rev. Janamanchi will reflect on the experience of trying to lead toward Beloved Community, of equipping those we serve to make that journey and preparing ourselves to … Continue reading Following the Spirit Toward Beloved Community
Before going any further, I want to offer my deepest gratitude to Carolyn, Hathaway, Dana, and Bill for contributing to this service today, sharing a bit of your story as … Continue reading Humility & Compassion
Bring that dream to life…Lord I pray… Won’t you bring that dream to life I have a dream today…(that my four little children will one day live in a nation … Continue reading How Long, O Lord, How Long
Overheard a conversation among a small group of people this week. “Happy New Year,” says one person, “at least we know 2022 will be better than the last two…” A … Continue reading Withered, We Come to Weather
Come Sunday…ah, Come Sunday, that’s the day… Lord Almighty, God of love, please look down and see my people through. Come Sunday. The lyrics of that Duke Ellington masterpiece really resonate … Continue reading The First Day of the Rest of Our Lives
“Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. It doesn’t matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. Come, even if you have broken your vows a … Continue reading You’re Welcome!
From the book of Psalms: Thus have you prepared the land, Drenching its furrows, Breaking up its clods, softening it with showers, Blessing its yield. You have crowned the … Continue reading Getting to Thanks
I am not completely certain, but I think this may be the first time that the choir has sung “Boogie Wonderland.” That’s one image of the Beloved Community…Boogie Wonderland…where … Continue reading Beacon of Hope: Celebration Sunday!
“What have you produced for Me?” God asks in our reading. “What have you bought with your life?” It is a question that can catch you up short. It … Continue reading Called to Account
