when the storms of life are raging #gc2012
Our General Conference has been full of metaphors of water. Storms, wind, rain, water, shoreline, sails, rope, salt, you name it – we’ve shared the…
The Body of Christ
questions/implications re: Paragraph 304.3 #gc2012
This afternoon, the Faith and Order legislative committee passed an amendment to paragraph 304.3 in the Book of Discipline that discusses qualifications for ordained ministry. …
truth and repentance #gc2012
Last night, our General Conference participated in an act of repentance toward healing relationships with Indigenous Peoples. I’m not entirely sure what I expected from…
standing motions #gc2012
Two weeks ago, a young person in Northwest Iowa killed himself after being bullied. He had recently come out that he was gay to classmates,…
a day in the life of a reserve delegate #gc2012
The morning starts at 6:45 with showers and hotel room coffee and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich made from groceries I picked up yesterday….
invocation of the spirit #gc2012
One of the most amazing moments in worship this afternoon was to see bishops of our church gathered around the communion table in the center…
A global church #gc2012
This Sunday, the African Ministry from St. Mark’s UMC came and joined our congregation for worship. Well, they didn’t just join us… they led us. …
Confessions before General Conference
In the past few weeks, between holy week services and fundraiser dinners and youth group and church meetings and the normal day to day business…