A response to the political violence in Minnesota Dear friends, The grief that washed over Minnesota yesterday cuts deep into the soul of our community. Yesterday, our state lost a remarkable leader: former House Speaker and current DFL caucus leader Melissa Hortman, along with her husband Mark, who were shot and killed in their Brooklyn Park home. … More Holding on to Hope:
When I think of Christmas, I often think of car trips. I think of packing up suitcases and sleeping bags. I think of laundry baskets full of Christmas presents for the cousins, that go into the station wagon. I think of my brothers and I, loading into the back, rear-facing seat of the Ford Country Squire (complete with … More Where Heaven Meets Earth
We have visions in our mind of what the seasons of Advent and Christmas “look like.” When I think Christmas, I think of it as a cold and dark evening. I think of the lights of the Christmas tree and the smells of good food cooking and delicious goodness baking in the oven. And the sounds…I … More Cradle of Light
Thoughts from Germany: From the Service of Light, in “The Order of Evening Prayer.” “In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus Christ is the light of the world, the light no darkness can overcome. Stay with us, Lord, for it is evening, and the day is … More From Darkness to Light
One of my favorite things to do during the Advent season is to walk through the Sanctuary. With the Christmas decorations up and the trees lit, it’s a beautiful space. As you are probably aware, during Advent we have made the Sanctuary open and available for people to come for prayer and meditation. Folks can … More Light Enters
Test Driving Theology 