Hello Friends, It is not hard to believe that a hot topic of discussion in some quarters is that of ‘Family Leave Policies’. In 1993, Congress passed the Family Medical Leave Act, that entitled eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job protected leave for specified family and medical reasons, for a period of … Continue reading Family Leave Policies
Hello Friends, It is hard to believe that we are at the one-year anniversary of the emergence of a health issue that has consumed so many of our lives, and sadly, taken some. It was a little over a year ago that we first started hearing of Covid-19, and in mid-March 2020, businesses, schools, churches, … Continue reading Concurrent Epidemics
Dear Friends, As we start this new week, I am thinking of all the events of last week and want to remind everyone of the peaceful transition that our democracy is known for, the inspiring words echoed all across the world and peace. Amanda Gorman eloquently spoke these words: “We the successors of a country … Continue reading New Beginnings for Our Nation
Greetings, Friends, In 2020, we have heard sermons about … A global pandemic, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”, Galatians 6v2 Coronavirus and how to curb the rise, Disappointed church members, Enthusiastic choirs eager to sing, First we pray, Gather not today, Help us choose words that will best reach … Continue reading 2020 Alphabetically
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This is the first week of 2021. As we begin this new year, I’d like to reflect on 2020, a year that some would want to forget. Last year has shown us we have more in common than we think. It would be an understatement to say a lot … Continue reading 2020 – What have we learned?
“Arise and shine for your light has come, his glory is upon you.” This is an exciting time of the year when we patiently wait for the birth of Christ. As we wait, we reflect on the mission we have as God’s people on Earth. We reflect on our Baptismal Covenant. I believe in God … Continue reading Hope, Peace, Love and Joy
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we celebrated Thanksgiving in the middle of a pandemic, I am sure you have noticed, there is a lot of change happening right now. Last month, many were opposed to the change with the option to mail in our ballots. There are still murmurs about the results. The … Continue reading Making “Good Trouble”, Necessary Trouble
Greetings, Friends! As you are reading this blog I am blissfully spending time with my first grandchild! Lilah Kay was born October 20th and since she is my first, and at least for this moment, only grandchild I can honestly say she is without question my absolute favorite! The birth of a child often leads … Continue reading In Celebration of New Life
Greetings, Friends – United States General Election 2020 “In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me. As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free While God is marching on. Glory, glory, hallelujah Glory, glory, … Continue reading The 2020 Election
Greetings, Friends! As you read this our country is in the final stages of the process in which we elect the women and men who will serve in government offices locally, statewide, and nationally. Although many of the people seeking office and those who back them are self-proclaimed Christians, much of the behavior of the … Continue reading Civil Discourse Matters
