“Any immigrant who lives with you must be treated as if they were one of your citizens. You must love them as yourself, because you were once immigrants.” Leviticus 19:34 Dear friends, The conflict in our country over immigration, immigrant rights, and enforcement reached a fever … [Read more...]
Why Do You Wear a Black Robe?
The question comes up every time I attend a clergy gathering: "Why do you wear a black robe?" I wear a cassock - a long black robe, generally used by Anglicans and Roman Catholics for non-Communion services. I don't wear the smaller white robe over it, just the black. Most clergy in liturgical … [Read more...]
All Are Welcome*
*Conditions may apply The explicit policy of many churches is to proclaim that "All are Welcome!" Which absolutely sounds fantastic. Informally, this has been our approach here at Spirit of Joy! as well. What could be wrong with welcoming everyone? Why would any other welcome statement be … [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...]
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