By Kirk Petersen "Something's different about this one." When Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry thundered these words in his opening address to the Executive Council, he was referring to the public response to the death of George Floyd from the actions of Minnesota police. But he could have been referring to the meeting itself. The Executive Council, which is the … [Read more...] about Executive Council Focuses on Race and Budget
Archives for June 8, 2020
Church Gardens Meet Surging Hunger Needs
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Correspondent At the start of 2020, Holy Nativity Church in Rockledge, Pennsylvania, was in no hurry to act on a long-discussed proposal to replace grass with a vegetable garden next to the parking lot. Another year of mowing was on the horizon. But plans changed fast when economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis hit home. Area food pantries … [Read more...] about Church Gardens Meet Surging Hunger Needs
6/14 Readings: Prevenient Grace
2 Pentecost Gen. 18:1-15, (21:1-7) or Ex. 19:2-8a Ps. 116:1, 10-17 or Ps. 100 Rom. 5:1-8 Matt. 9:35-10:8, (9-23) Seek the Lord. Call upon his name. Believe; do not doubt. Such demands, eased by the subjunctive mood, typically come near the end of a sermon. Exhortations beginning with “Let us” are added to the list of whatever else life and obligations demand at the … [Read more...] about 6/14 Readings: Prevenient Grace
Casting Crumbs
Casting Crumbs By Chuck Alley Reading from the Gospel of Matthew, 15:21-2821 Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” 23But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, … [Read more...] about Casting Crumbs