I’ve not been writing lately. It seems that the cold/sinus/allergy plague has taken over. Yuck. Energy is low for much beyond the necessary. In spite of it all, I have been delighted by the energy and spirit of the congregation in these fall days. Fall is indeed the time when many who are without a [...]
Archive for October, 2007
Just a few lines
Posted in Compton Heights Christian Church (DOC), Fall Planning, Open and Affirming Congregation, Religion, Spiritual, community, progressive church on October 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Contemplative Ministry?
Posted in Contemplative, Lectio Divina, Prayer, Religion, Religious Community, Spiritual, progressive church on October 17, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Lately I find myself in a new (for me) depth of prayer. It is a kind of prayer that at some moments seems to draw me closer to people, yet at other times draws me apart and into myself. Even in those ‘apart’ times, when I am less interactive with people, I feel connected and [...]
Discussing “Amistad”
Posted in Amistad, Compton Heights Christian Church (DOC), Open and Affirming Congregation, Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism, Reconciliation, Religion, Spiritual, St. Louis City, Urban Church, progressive church on October 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This evening 12 of us gathered at the church to watch and discuss the movie “Amistad”. This was a part of our denomination’s Reconciliation Ministry focus. Reconciliation is our ministry to end racism. The movie “Amistad” has been around for several years, however this year’s focus is rooted in the 200th anniversary of the abolishment [...]
