I was introduced to Taize when I was a grad student at Wheaton College. We were required to attend for a class on spiritual development and I really enjoyed it. For the past 2 years, a friend and I have attended nearly every month. I've especially enjoyed attending with a … [Read more...] about Taize
Church
What is (the) church?
The following excerpt was written by author Dan Kimball. It speaks of identifying what "Church" is and what it is not. I like the way he summarizes it. In reading this, I found that it struck close to home as I've been considering this very issue lately:"...the primary way … [Read more...] about What is (the) church?
Is it well?
I am reading a book right now called Peace Like A River, a captivating book really (which I will discuss in a later post when I have finished reading it). Every time I see the cover or even think about the book, I find myself breaking into song, "It Is Well With My Soul."Isaiah … [Read more...] about Is it well?
Poverty, AIDS & the Church
This afternoon I went to a seminar called "Poverty, AIDS and the Church: Looking at the Church’s role in global and local outreach" hosted at a local church. I'd heard about it through my work and thought I'd check it out. I'm so glad I went - there were numerous things shared … [Read more...] about Poverty, AIDS & the Church
Integration
In the 20s & 30s group that I serve with at my church, my leadership role is that of Integration. On of our core values reads "Integration: As part of [the larger church body], we hope to fully integrate ourselves with it by being tied to the ministries and people of [the … [Read more...] about Integration