
January 2020 Newsletter
Traditionally, the New Year is a time to make a fresh start – to let go of past mistakes and try to make positive changes in our lives.
Traditionally, the New Year is a time to make a fresh start – to let go of past mistakes and try to make positive changes in our lives.
As we approach this Christmas celebration, amidst the stresses and strains in our country, I am drawn to two stories, one historic, one literary.
I have told and retold this story many times. It is a favorite. I first read it in The New York Times years ago (Nov 24, 1984). It concerned a man named Michael Greenberg who gave away gloves to those in need in New York City for 30 years...
Methodist Bishop Will Willimon once told the story of a University professor who firmly declared he was absolutely committed to non-violence and peacemaking.
The Wednesday class will be An Introduction to the Bible, covering a number of topics designed to increase our skills and competencies in making sense of the Bible. The Thursday class will be reading Peter Gomes’ “The Good Book,” also intended...