Celebrating Advent and Christmas amid a war
On November 10, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem published a Statement on the Celebration of Advent and Christmas in the Midst of the War. I realized I needed to put the letter in front of our church council to see how, as a congregation, we might want to respond in solidarity. I'd like to invite you to do the same.
A Thanksgiving hymn calling for an end to oppression
The hymn "We Gather Together," often associated with Thanksgiving, is a song for any who are oppressed and look to God for help and for justice.
Giving thanks--for cancer?!
I wouldn't say I'm thankful for my husband's cancer. However, it has brought blessings into our life, including a greater appreciation for our life day to day.
“Don’t deprive yourself of peace”: global crises, human limitations, and an all-knowing God
Amidst the waterfall of news, we need to build moments of peace into our lives. But I think there is another question. How much do we really need to know? Do we really need to know everything, all the time, everywhere, about everyone?
Authentic hope comes from building together
We know we are not where we want to be as a country—or as a people. Our work is not done. But the answer is not to give up or retreat.