Garden of Grace United Church of Christ, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost: Daniel 12:1-13, Mark 13:1-8 The rock group R.E.M. got its start in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 after singer Michael Stipe and guitarist Pete Buck met at a record store
Well, the dark forces have prevailed again, this time in Maine. Voters there, by a narrow margin, vetoed marriage rights for same-sex couples. The narrowness of our loss is not much comfort. The “Yuck” Vote strikes again. Basically, the argument of the anti-equality crowd was
1) Raising teenagers is like nailing Jell-O to a tree. 2) There is always a lot to be thankful for, if you take the time to look. For example, I’m sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don’t hurt. 3) One reason to
1) No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. 2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don’t let her brush your hair. 3) If your sister hits you, don’t hit her back. They always catch the second person. 4) Never ask
The Norman Rockwell-style American Thanksgiving is a feast of mythology about pilgrims and Indians sitting down like buddies giving thanks to the Christian god for a successful harvest. Add the picture of the perfect American family, every member home for the holiday, sitting down together
While Jacob sat patting his young pup, his mother finished serving several portions of the evening meal into a large covered dish, and added a bag containing bread for all those who watched that night. It would be his job to take these meals to
Editor: I am a lesbian and I am not Christian. I stumbled upon this site, and, even though it is not my religion, I absolutely love it! I think it’s wonderful to hear such a refreshing, acceptant voice, and, I think is an important wonderful
It is certainly timely and appropriate, particularly highlighted by the Equality March that occurred on October 11, 2009, to honor those who are sinfully demonized and, in one way or another, assaulted by those clergy and others who commit the cardinal sin recorded in the
One of the most popular biblical translations among evangelical conservatives is the New International Version. Introduced in 1978, and immediately endorsed by Billy Graham, the NIV has sold over 300 million copies. As of 2011 the NIV is scheduled for an update. Editors argue that
Feeling frustrated as leaders or members of progressive congregations as they try to be lesbian- and gay-affirming probably should not be surprising. Some sources of frustration are documented in a journal article by Krista McQueeney of Salem College titled “We are God’s Children, Y’All:” Race,