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PEACE Just now when peace and confidence seem fragile, I want to tell you of two sources of it I have found. The first is in you who will read this email: I have talked to almost all our pastors and a lot of the lay leaders of The Capital District, seen you online leading… Continue Reading→
Our Church has grown (again)! On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Church on Morgan: A United Methodist Congregation, chartered as a local church. Church on Morgan (CoM) began as an outgrowth of Edenton Street Church. The Chartering Conference was also the time when Edenton Street Church held a called charge conference and offered to sell the… Continue Reading→
Last Sunday on my way to church I pulled up at a stoplight immediately behind a car with a fascinating pair of rear bumper stickers; there was a stick-on cross between the bumper stickers. One sticker had lots of words: 2 lines, a website reference and more. The top line read, “My faith votes.” The… Continue Reading→
I have heard the lesson that you get what you focus on throughout my life. I literally can’t remember who first told me that truth (my parents, I think.) but a succession of teachers and a few coaches hammered the point. Thankfully, I also remember one Sunday School teacher who told me the same. But… Continue Reading→
In mid-Advent 2019 I worshipped at a service where we sang Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, a marvelous carol from the 4 th century where the mystery of Incarnation and God’s coming justice are celebrated. By the Spirit’s power the close of the third verse struck me anew, as darkness clears away. Before worship… Continue Reading→
Baby Jesus’ parents are underappreciated. We are moving to reconsider Mary, as well we should, but for a moment contemplate Joseph. We are told little about him: he is a descendant of David, his family has evidently moved from Bethlehem to Nazareth where he seems to be a respected citizen. Some traditions – remembering that… Continue Reading→
Advent means that we – Christians, lay and clergy alike – are going to talk a lot about hope these next few weeks. I have done it and will do it. I have been amazed this past fall at how often the lectionary’s appointed lessons always referenced hope and now there’s more of it. Praise… Continue Reading→
Ever make the mistake of typing “Untied” when you meant “United”, as in “The Untied Methodist Church?” I have, a lot. And I am accustomed to the smart remarks that come with that unintentional goof. Recently I was at St. Luke Church in Goldsboro for their Homecoming. Their former church secretary, Mrs. Holloman, gave a… Continue Reading→
Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” John 14:6a I was at the recent Crossroads Retreat and participated in a discussion I will remember for a long time. (The retreat was about moving us, who profess Christ, to act in ways to build systemic justice and equity, Christ-like response to… Continue Reading→