Image by Dale Fredrickson by Rev. Kerry Greenhill Preached November 13, 2016, at Lakewood UMC, Lakewood, Colorado Mark 6:1-6a New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded.Continue reading “Home & Change: When You Can’t Go Home Again”
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Kyrie eleison: on the Newtown, Connecticut, shooting
My heart breaks for the children, families, and community of Newtown, Connecticut today. Although I do not believe God causes or intends violence in the world, the phrase “Kyrie eleison,” ancient Greek for “Lord, have mercy,” keeps running through my mind. In a more extended form, this is my prayer: Mothering God, bring comfort toContinue reading “Kyrie eleison: on the Newtown, Connecticut, shooting”
Prayer for General Conference
So much for weekly blogging… I will post life/work/ministry updates sometime in the coming weeks, but for now I just wanted to share a prayer I am working on music for, as delegates from around the world meet in Tampa, Florida, to decide matters of great importance regarding the structure, policies, practices, and official teachingsContinue reading “Prayer for General Conference”
Easier not to
The new year is off to a bit of a bumpy start for me. No big crises or drama, just the end of a rushed vacation back east to see family followed by a heavy work week with grantwriting and back pain and motivation issues. Nothing worthy of complaining about when I know so manyContinue reading “Easier not to”
Holy Wholeness 