Here is a call to worship we will be using this Sunday. It is based on Psalm 133. (And yes, I know that it is Thursday . . . again. But “Thursday Worship Piece does not have that nice ring to it.) Though we may be inclined to brag, let us come together with…
Here is the call to worship we will use this week to go along with Matthew 18:15-20. Call to Worship (from: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Mark 6:7; Matthew 18:20; Acts 2:46; Hebrews 10: 24-25) As we gather together to worship, let us remember the words of Scripture: Two are better than one, because they have a good…
To summarize many stressful months as succinctly as possible: I officiated a same-sex wedding; the Leadership Commission of Western District Conference (Mennonite Church USA) found my ordination credentials in order; some people are not happy about this. So, to those who are deeply troubled by my action and by the Commission’s decision: I understand that…
The e-mail finally came last Friday afternoon. It cam to me from the Leadership Commission, and it came to all pastors in Western District Conference from the Executive board. It was the official rationale of why the commission decided to let my credentials remain in order after I officiated a same-sex wedding. It also contains…
