The Academy Awards always serve to remind me of the amazing positive contribution films make in our world. I am also reminded of the array of people with a creative passion who are behind these films. Tonight was no different … except that the presentation was spectacular!
In the weeks leading up to this year’s awards, [...]
Archive for the ‘Reconciliation’ Category
Best Actor for “Milk”
Posted in Academy Awards, Compton Heights Christian Church (DOC), MILK, Open and Affirming Congregation, Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism, Racism, Reconciliation, Religion, Sex/Sexuality, community on February 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Shots Fired
Posted in Compton Heights Christian Church (DOC), Reconciliation, Religious Community, Shooting, St. Louis City, Urban Church, gangs on May 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
In my dreams the very presence of the church in a place makes a difference in the community. I believe that is true with Compton Heights CC as we see people receive care and nurture – through the worship, prayer, and faith sharing in the congregation, the sharing of food and clothing with those in [...]
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 [...]
