Remembering Helen Barrett Montgomery: Eloquent advocate for witness and unity
In all her work she advocated for—and embodied—the rightful place of women in positions of leadership. She helped spearhead the movement to make the University of Rochester coeducational and broke new ground as the first woman to serve on the Rochester Board of Education.
Ash Wednesday: Showered with stars
“Remember, you are dust, and to dust you will return.” One by one they came, listened, received. But halfway through, I faltered.
Learning from fiction
A few years ago, I made a change and started reading more fiction again. The insights in various genres—literary, historical, romance, science fiction and fantasy—all have led me to think differently about the questions we wrestle with theologically.
Clean water for Haiti: A partnership between First Baptist Church, Cadillac and First Baptist Church, Cap Haïtien
We learned that as many as 1 in 6 Haitian children will not live to see their 5th birthday due to waterborne illness. We wanted to serve God not only spiritually but also serve our brethren in a tangible way. Through prayer, we decided to do something, no matter how small, about clean water.
The power of practicing presence: Young children and faith formation
The formation that takes place in and through the life of the family truly is the foundation for a child’s spiritual growth.