Bishop's Notes
Safe Church; Scandalous Gospel
It is imperative that the church be a safe place – safe for people to express honest opinions, safe for people to raise challenging questions, safe for all from the inappropriate behavior of others. It is not imperative, however, that the church plays it safe in mission. In fact, playing it safe may well be [...]
Congregational Development
Living passionately in our daily routine
I was tearing through the exhibit hall towards the end of General Convention in Columbus, OH, last summer, a woman on a mission. I was searching for a book for a group of women who gather each week to share reflections and offer prayers. They had just finished “The Cup of Blessing,” by Joyce Rupp [...]