Greetings, Friends! “Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the World.” This cherished bidding of the worship assembly’s prayer is replaying on a mental loop these days. The Church is praying, perhaps more intently these days for the world. The 79th General Convention has mandated prayers for Venezuela. Venezuela is the … Continue reading Solidarity With the People of Venezuela
Greetings, Friends! Well, what a week this has been! In light of all that’s going on, I find myself somehow less inclined to want to address a piece of legislation that, on the surface, seems so unrelated to the challenges we are facing right now. They can seem so impersonal. And yet, all of the … Continue reading Continue Commitment to Growing Financial Generosity Within the Church
Greetings, friends! With all the discussion surrounding COVID-19 and its effects on the health and well-being of ALL God’s children, I hope the importance of Michigan’s primary last Tuesday didn’t escape you and you made the effort to get out to the polls and VOTE. (Washing your hands thoroughly as soon as you were able, … Continue reading Fair Systems of Government
Greetings Friends, This year, I am encouraged by the Lenten Book Studies with Bishop Perry. I am encouraged to continue the conversation in my parish and I have. A few weeks ago, after morning worship we had a small group discussion on race. It was uncomfortable to talk about the pain of racism and … Continue reading The Language of Dismantling Racism
Greetings, Friends! As I was walking back to the dorm after dinner, I could almost smell spring in the air! I know many of us had quite a snowstorm last week but, thankfully, our weekend brought warmer temps, bright blue skies and the promise of spring to come. And did anyone else notice the beautiful … Continue reading Letters of Agreement
Greetings, Friends! As I write this afternoon, the sun is shining and, though it’s still very cold outside, I feel the hope of spring in the air. One colleague at lunch even remarked delightedly that he had heard the song of three different songbirds while he walked to campus this morning. Yes, we may … Continue reading Welcoming Cuba
Greetings, friends! It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Ordination and Consecration of our new Bishop last weekend! What an awesome and Spirit-filled service! For those of you who were unable to attend – or for those who want to relive the moment – the Diocese has posted pictures and videos … Continue reading Reduce The Death Penalty Sentence
