In a recent conversation with a member of our congregation about the nature of institutions, he said, “they guide expectations and behavior.” Churches certainly seek to do so with a unique institutional focus on the whole person as imago Dei. As a caring clergy person ministering to a concerned and connected congregation, this naturally leads us to be a place of acceptance and inclusion […]
The bill to make Juneteenth a national holiday is a salve for a wounded nation and a balm for the national soul. It seeks to codify into law what has already come to pass in many places, including Irvington, where Juneteenth celebrations have recently been embraced. Juneteenth, a celebration of African American Arts and Culture, was brand […]
It is with great pleasure that I welcome back beloved former rector, Charlie Colwell, to preach at the one combined 10am service on St. Barnabas Day this weekend. During his time at St. Barnabas, he founded the Center for Jewish-Christian-Muslim Understanding, a non-profit group based in Dobbs Ferry, to expose to the general public the commonalities among the three faith traditions through interfaith discussion and the Arts. At a time of great tension in our nation, he felt it was vitally […]
A parishioner recently remarked that they were confused as to how exactly St. Barnabas is regarded in the overall context of his life and ministry. As we approach St. Barnabas Day on June 13, I thought it would be an ideal time to respond to that question. In order to satisfy my own immediate sense of curiosity, I took […]