Sermon- July 2, 2017 Carillon Beach Community Chapel “Ebb and Flow, Come and Go, To and Fro” Scripture: Acts 2: 1-12 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came … Read More
A little excerpt from my sermon today entitled “Ebb and Flow, Come and Go, To and Fro” “The sign of the fish is a symbol that Christians have used since the time of the birth of the church, during … Read More
“If we were able to put aside our need for approval long enough to be authentic, then, surely, we would be living as the church.” (Sheila Walsh) This is a nice sentiment and has a Christian ring to it. i … Read More
Random Thoughts on The UMC and Sexuality 3/8/17 “While persons set apart by the Church for ordained ministry are subject to all the frailties of the human condition and the pressures of society, they are required to maintain the … Read More
Oh, my! Jill Carattini reads my mind! I awoke this morning with a strong sense of wanting to express an observation I have had recently about people who criticize the church or drop out of being part of it because … Read More
If you are UMC, you know what time of year it is….it’s appointment time. Moving boxes are stacking up and waiting for the Move Day. Many pastors and their families will make yet another of the many moves inherent in … Read More
One opinion expressed a few weeks ago about the 2016 General Conference of the UMC was that it would either contain well-controlled political maneuvering or, alternately, be at risk of becoming a chaotic riot. There seemed to be hopefulness Tuesday … Read More
Part of my call to ministry and passion in gifting is in addressing the social and institutional stigma directed at individuals with mental health diagnoses of depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, unresolved grief immobilization and others. I was blessed to have … Read More
Ever since six days of hospitalization in 1997 for a profound depression that had been undiagnosed for at least a couple of years, I have been an advocate for the diagnosis, treatment, and support of those with depression and other mental … Read More
I have continued to ponder Phyllis Tickles’ thesis on the 500-year-cycle of transformation of the church….This interview with British sociological academic Linda Woodhead, specialising in the sociology of religion, gives some insights into the last century of changes in religious … Read More