Commentary: Jesus was a Migrant
An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his...
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JPANet December 2019 Newsletter
December Newsletter Getting to the Root of It In honor of Human Rights Day on December 10 we've...
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Into the Mystic: The Longest Night
May the coming of the light help ease the pain, sadness, anxiety and grief many feel during this...
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Spiritual Ecology: Environmental Organizations as “Climate Churches”
For several years, I have viewed environmental organizations as spiritual communities, whose...
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The Cancer Threat Story That People of Faith Need to Know
One of the most significant environmental justice stories of this past year is that of ethylene...
Read MoreA New Thing
On August 1, I started in the roles of Associate General Minister for Wider Church Ministries and...
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Commentary: Our Words and Actions are Incongruent
What lessons are we hoping to teach our children when, day after day, they are confronted with...
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Into the Mystic: The Light that Shines
“This advent, do not fear the dark because the light is coming. How will Christ's light shine on...
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Renewing our lives in Advent
Renewing our lives in Advent! The season of Advent and Christmas is full of lights, colors,...
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Commentary: Waiting for the Bloom
Last year for Christmas, my parents got an amaryllis plant. If you’ve never seen amaryllis bulbs,...
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Working for Human Rights in Colombia
It has been my honor to serve the United Church of Christ (as well as the Disciples of Christ)...
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Commentary: The Witness of Water
Last week, as closing arguments began in the latest trial of Dr. Scott Warren, the organization he...
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Into the Mystic: On Meeting a Hero
Find the music that touches your heart and use it to grow your spirit. Among the things I value...
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Commentary: Road Work Ahead
The Gospel of Luke records the parable of the Good Samaritan, the story a man who has been...
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Into the Mystic: Sister Cities
Two war-torn cities on opposing sides during WWII eventually came together as sister cities years...
Read MoreNovember 2019
“How do we know what to include in a program of growth after a Fitness Review? How long should...
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Commentary: What if Your Dreams Were Ripped Away?
Imagine if the life you have built through hard work was stripped away. You can no longer drive to...
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UCC officers: We celebrate Cally Rogers-Witte
The national officers of the United Church of Christ are mourning the passing of their retired...
Read MoreThe Toil of Love
It was a little over four years ago I was elected to serve in this office. I want to share a few...
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Commentary: Truth-Seeking Leads to Truth-Telling
A few weeks ago the phone rang. “This is Velda, with whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?”...
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