On this day, more today, we pray for our country divided and ourselves. We confess that we pick up our pens and pull our levers without naming the mothers and men who callused their hands demanding, again and again demanding, their right to vote. We confess that we add to the rancor we despise, presuming …
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Christian Social Ethics & the 3 Massachusetts Ballot Questions
Christian Social Ethics and the 3 Massachusetts Ballot Questions Remarks delivered at “How Does our Faith Influence of Vote,” an ecumenical forum and dialogue on Wednesday October 24, 2012 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Newton. For more information and congregational resources, video summary, bulletin inserts, hymns, discussion questions and “holy listening” guide, visit: http://masscouncilofchurches.org/ballot2012.htm Introduction Last …
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Men in Black: On being a Woman among Clergy Men
“This is how we honor clergy in my church,” she said as she bent over to kiss my hand. In front of me, an 86 year old woman, in a bright blue suit top-heavy with a gold brooch in the shape of a lion, returned upright. She kissed my naked hand. I wore no ring …
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