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Jesus – the controversial dinner guest
In today's reading Jesus takes on the ideas of social class by which people do for others with the expectation of some return.
The animating presence of the ANcestors
This week we celebrate the holy days of All Saints/All Souls. It is a time to reflect on our ancestors (human and nonhuman) and learn from their wisdom.
Our Relationship To Money
Jesus speaks often in the gospels about money and economics. Today he offers a stern warning about greed and wealth accumulation.
WHY SHOULD I COMPOST?
By Lou Anne DaRin I thought I’d say a few more words on composting because it’s such an important issue. Have you heard about the Drawdown List? It is a list experts have put together on things that could be done to have a positive impact for the Earth. Number three on that list is food waste! I recently learned that 50% of what is in landfills is made up of food waste and yard waste (30% food waste, 20%…
Laying Down A Paving Stone
The sign of Jonah that Jesus speaks of as the only sign we need is tied to the expansive and inclusive vision of God's kin-dom.
Where We Put Our Emphasis
Just as Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan - who stopped and attended to the wounded - so must we stop and do the same.
The Wilderness Prophets and Climate Justice
In our scriptural traditions, the wilderness prophets sought to remind people of their deep connection to the land and all other species.
An enduring heritage of persecution, exclusion and intolerance…
The Christian religion, while offering much to this world, also has an enduring heritage of persecution, exclusion and intoleranc - including anti-Jewish oppression.
Time to Start Digging
We all face times in our spiritual lives that require us to makes some changes and do things differently in order to find renewal.
Would You Rather Be Right Or In Relationship?
The religious authorities in the time of Jesus were more concerned with being right than attending to the relationships in front of them. At times, we may not be all that different...
Workers of The World Unite!
The biblical tradition often mentions worker justice. On this Labor Day may we take this up more fully in our faith journey.
Where Everyone Is Welcomed and Valued For Who They Are
There is much in the gospels that embodies the principles of popular education - starting with the idea that everyone belongs and knows something that is valuable for the collectice.