A Kentucky pastor, a long-time champion and supporter of the One Great Hour of Sharing offering, sees it becoming even more important in this time of COVID-19. “This pandemic is not an earthquake that causes destruction then stops within minutes. We are facing the cessation of normal life for months and months with little opportunity to begin
Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold me…” – John 20:16 (NRSV) There’s a difference between resurrection as a doctrine, and resurrection as word addressed to us, with our name on it. We may sing the Easter hymns
Inspired by the opening words of a Bible verse, “Remember those who are in prison,” United Church of Christ members joined rallies at a Washington state penitentiary and the capitol building in Olympia on Thursday, April 16, to demand better inmate treatment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The protests were organized by a coalition
Christ died, was buried, and was raised on the third day; then he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters. Last of all, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to
Two United Church of Christ pastors are part of a group of black faith leaders calling on the Trump administration to provide better testing, treatment and health care for people of color during the coronavirus pandemic. “As pastors serving churches in communities that are most impacted by the coronavirus crisis, we have come together to
The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup;you hold my lot.The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;I have a goodly heritage.– Psalm 16:5-6 (NRSV) My preferred cup is venti-sized, with a green mermaid on the side. I know what people say about her, of course. I know what people say about
Noah was busy thinking about food, family, work and politics when God told him a horrendous flood was about to happen. It wasn’t a global pandemic; but it might as well have been. It would change the world! Deniers, cynics, politicians and religious leaders expressed their doubts, but God trusted Noah to act decisively. God
I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. I am chastened severely, but God has not given me over to death. – Psalm 118:17-18 (NIV) April 15th is a special day to me. On April 15th, 2013, the Boston Marathon was being run. It is one of the oldest
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 (KJV) Easter Sunday came and went. I am still waiting for Easter joy to overtake me. I am awaiting a burst of alleluias
The original Easter story has still never ended. It goes on, in endless song, above earth’s lamentations. Source link