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Dear Friends, It’s been another momentous week in the life of our nation defined by the news that former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd. I believe this is a victory for the rule of law; and, therefore, a victory for law enforcement officers who desire to work within […]
In my last parish, the choir sang, “Here Comes the Sun” by George Harrison on Easter Day. They knew it would make me and others smile as the Communion table was cleared. This nod to my favorite pop group got me wondering about other Beatles songs that have “crossover” potential for use in church, for […]
St. Paul, in his wisdom, called the early Christians, “The Body of Christ.” It was a genius, metaphorical move incorporating the actual body of Christ, the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and the worshipping community. He says in his first letter to the church at Corinth that our individual selves make up the whole […]
Sixty-eight worshippers gathered for Easter Day Eucharist outdoors. This felt like a “breakthrough” moment given that we haven’t gathered as a worshipping community in such numbers since the lockdown began in March last year. Although numbers aren’t everything, they do tell their own story. This Sunday, resurrection hope was the binding story; and those gathered […]
“Blackbird” and “Here Comes the Sun” from Good Friday to Easter If you have yet to watch our video, this episode brings home just how timeless and continuously relevant Beatles lyrics remain decades after the height of their popularity. In this discussion, Gareth and communications intern, Hope Durot, link two songs to recent movements and challenges in […]