Last Sunday was Juneteenth. It was also the anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. In some church traditions, Juneteenth is (rightly) a day of celebration and rejoicing - celebrating freedom for ancestors. My church tradition remains one of the whitest … [Read more...]
How is a Pilgrimage Different
I just returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I'm intentional with the language I use about this trip. It was a pilgrimage. Not just tourism. Not just sightseeing. A pilgrimage. So what is the difference? What's the Goal? Travel is great! I love a good vacation. Sometimes, we travel to … [Read more...]
God is Doing a New Thing
What follows is an adaption of a letter I sent to Spirit of Joy! this week. I think what is said here about the congregation I serve is true of many of our congregations and communities. Beloved At Spirit of Joy! we have had two long years. We socially distanced ourselves thanks to a global … [Read more...]
What is the Church Calendar?
If you did not grow up in a church that observes the church calendar or liturgical year, it can be hard to understand. Simply put, the calendar of the church is the way we mark time and remember the work of God. Where did the liturgical calendar come from? The Christian church was birthed out … [Read more...]
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