There's something powerful about Ash Wednesday being the week you send your husband off to war. Again. He was supposed to have been gone already - I thought the service would be my first time at church without him. Instead, it was our last time at church together before he left. As I faced the... Continue Reading →
“It’s called the 'Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).' You might have seen our churches before; our denomination’s logo is a red chalice with St. Andrew’s Cross" The other person stares at me blankly. I sigh. "Ok, really, it looks like a red wine glass with a big white X on it…” They say, "OOOOHH, yes! Now... Continue Reading →
Jonathan and I just returned from our first ever General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It is a gathering of clergy and laypeople from throughout the denomination for five days of learning, reflection, reunion, worship, and – of course – business. There were fewer people at this Assembly than ever before, and... Continue Reading →
