When I read this year's Palm Sunday account from the Gospel of Luke, I was left wanting more. I ask myself what details were included in...

There are moments in life, often quiet ones, where a light flicks on. Suddenly, patterns you’ve lived with for decades snap into focus....

I didn’t grow up thinking much about angels. At least not seriously. In the churches I knew as a child, angels were either characters in...

As a progressive Christian, I’m often asked what I believe happens after we die. My answer is simple - but not simplistic. I don’t know...

Here is a complete list of the resources used in this class and my responses to the weekly discussion questions. This shows my engagement...

MP10606 : The Art of Worship – Final Outcome Project April 11, 2025 Table of Contents Introduction Initiation of Worship The Structure...

from the Pathways Theological Education course: BF10602:Understanding the Bible as a Progressive Christian April 7, 2025 Introduction The...

Ministry often calls us to walk alongside others, offering support not just in spirit, but through tangible acts of service. Recently, I...

BF10602: Understanding the Bible as a Progressive Christian Week 4 Reflection Paper Using what you have read in and about the Book of...

This document represents the weekly discussion submissions for my class. Each week, students engaged in thoughtful reflections and...

Pathways Theological Education Making Sense of Theology, Febuary 2025 Final Reflection Paper - Grade = A This paper embraces the...

Pathways Theological Education Making Sense of Theology, January 2025 Mid-Term Reflection Paper - Grade = A Those of us who identify as...

Black America just had its Bishop Budde moment. White people need to listen and respect it.

Sermon given at First Church Phoenix UCC on 2/2/2025. YouTube video below. Today, I invite you to journey with me to the land of Oz—not...

Introduction: The Shadow in the Mirror For many, the rise of Donald Trump seemed like a shocking departure from American values. How...

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The United Church of Christ (UCC) has long been a champion of justice and inclusion, affirming the dignity and worth of all people. A key...

Bridging difficult differences can only be done by understanding the different moral foundations that drive each of us.

Introduction Living abroad for 22 years and traveling frequently to Africa and Asia for business has profoundly shaped my worldview,...

This article was original published by the UCC's Open and Affirming Coalition here . Attending the Open & Affirming Coalition’s national...