Like a lot of congregations, First Christian has been worshipping apart since March. It's been going okay, though I'm glad I had some skills in video editing before this all hit. I wanted to share with you a sample from last week's service. The first is a video from the sermon by my friend Rob.... Continue Reading →
To the Church at Lake Wobegon
Dear Friends and Family of First Christian Church of St. Paul: Last week in the immediate aftermath of the killing of George Floyd I decided to go for a walk. We live in North Minneapolis. It was a nice sunny day, perfect day for a walk. "Be careful," my husband Daniel said as I left.... Continue Reading →
Blood Cries Out
Race relations are better than they were 60 years ago. Ahmaud Arbery reminds us all there is still more to be done to combat racism.
Macro and Micro-Racism
Ever since the grand jury in Ferguson, MO failed to indict officer Darrell Wilson in the death of Michael Brown, I've been wondering what to say about all of this. That desire to say something grew this week when another grand jury failed to indict the policeman involved in the death of Eric Garner. Being... Continue Reading →
The Clockwork Pastor 