“I still have a PULSE. And as long as I have that Pulse I will stand up for MY People, for OUR PEOPLE. . .While I have a PULSE I will carry on-carry on to prove Love will always CONQUER HATE through God’s grace, I pray.” ~From “On a Sunday Morning,” Lynn Sulyma, alt. A…
I know that at times I will be troubled, I know that at times I will be belabored, I know that at times I will be disquieted, but I believe that I will not be overcome. Amen. ~Julian of Norwich It takes courage to live the spiritual life. It is easy to get pulled into…
“Tested faith trains us to believe more in God’s ability to give us life than our enemies’ ability to extinguish it.” ~Ayanna J. Watkins This Sunday is the 8th day of the Great 50 Days of Easter, the spiritual countdown to Pentecost (June 4). Our scripture from John 20: 19-31 finds the disciples behind locked…
Eternal Waters “Jesus is the one in whose presence you know who you really are—the good and bad of it, the all of it, the hope in it.” ~Barbara Brown Taylor In the Gospels we listen in on many of Jesus’ conversations. John 4:5-42, the text for this Sunday, is his longest. It may also…
he classroom, with all its limitations, remains a location of possibility. In that field of possibility we have the opportunity to labor for freedom, to demand of ourselves and our comrades, an openness of mind and heart that allows us to face reality even as we collectively imagine ways to move beyond boundaries, to transgress.…
“. . .you have to stay encouraged. Don’t get cynical. Don’t ever think you can’t make a difference.” ~ President Barrack Obama from an address to the nation, November 9, 2016 During anxious times it is important that we feel what we need to feel and say what we need to say. And, if the…
“We do believe that God will allow us to build another sanctuary in that same place. . .” ~Pastor Carolyn Hudson of Hopewell Baptist Church in Greenville, MS Upon receipt of this eblast I call on you to pray for Hopewell Baptist Church. On Tuesday at 9:15 PM firefighters responded to an election related fire…
“At that moment, almost of their own accord, my legs gave way and I fell to my knees. In the privacy of my room I begged for help. I had no notion who I thought I was talking to. I just knew that I had come to the end of my tether. I had nothing…
“Our transformational stories and vibrant art will open new windows into the loving heart of our Creator. The love of Christ will shine through our lives reflecting a generous welcome with affirming acceptance. Our movement is becoming a faith community of many ages, cultures, and walks of life.” ~ From MCCDC Vision Statement ; July…
An evening with Tyrone Stanley, “Soul on Fire” The Musical October 22, 2016 at 7:15 PM Metropolitan Community Church Washington, 474 Ridge Street, NW Washington DC 2001 Concert Admission $25.00, Concert will benefit victims of Sexual Abuse. Hope to See you there! Tyrone Stanley