https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/seeking-peace-seeking-shalom Today’s readings center around a search for peace. Jesus, and his disciples are just looking for a little peace. They’re trying to get away on a trip. If any of you need some theological justification for your summer vacation, here it is, Mark chapter six. Jesus says, “everybody needs a break.” The letter toContinueContinue reading “Seeking Peace, Seeking Shalom”
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God is Love, even in Baltimore. A sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
God dreams about the day that we will learn to cast out our fears. The only way out is through, through some long and difficult conversations about race, about privilege, about history, about poverty, about education. But perfect love will cast out fear. God invites us to see one another, not through fear, but through love. Because God is love, even in Baltimore. Even in St. Louis, God is love.
Reflections on Michael Brown rally, sharing stories, building trust.
Michael Brown’s story is on our minds this week. Michael was about to begin college classes. He died at 18. Young Adults and College Students across our country are asking big questions about Michael’s death. As with any death, the answers aren’t easy to come by. The best grief work is often done not byContinueContinue reading “Reflections on Michael Brown rally, sharing stories, building trust.”
Prayer for the Faith and Labor Alliance in St. Louis
My friend The Rev. Jon Stratton invited me to come to the Faith and Labor alliance breakfast this morning. We heard reports from labor and faith organizers working against the so-called “right to work” ballot initiative proposal in Missouri. We also heard from fast food workers who depend on clergy to “walk-back” to work after striking.ContinueContinue reading “Prayer for the Faith and Labor Alliance in St. Louis”
Mike Angell 