Imagine my surprise at learning (and my chagrin at not knowing this sooner) that, almost from Inauguration Day, 2025, I no longer officially exist in the eyes of our President. You may not either.
Are you a U.S. citizen? You are part of the all. Are you an immigrant? Are you a migrant worker? You are part of the all. Are you on Medicare or Medicaid? You are part of the all.
A sign at the Bristol May Day protest rally read, “I’m Terrified!” echoing the feelings of most, if not all of us gathered along West Street and around the corner on North Street. I was heartened to see so many of us together and hope began to overcome my … (read more)
On the Christian calendar this week is Holy Week and on Friday, Good Friday, we remember the crucifixion of Jesus. On that Friday in 33 CE, the Governor Pilate offered to release Jesus. Instead, the religious leaders pledged their allegiance to the Empero … (read more)
I am deeply concerned with unconstitutional movement by the Trump Administration to privatize what is a mandated Power of the U.S. Congress!
In a previous Letter to the Editor I quoted from the Old Testament Book of Daniel. “Daniel” becomes, as it progresses, a series of visions. The visions are frightening, which many Christians have interpreted as literal end-of-the-world scenes coming soon.
In the Book of the prophet Daniel there is a story: The King of Babylon, having made a gold statue of himself, set it up in a valley in the province he ruled.
I am a retired minister in the United Church of Christ, called to be pastor, priest and prophet. Throughout my 39- plus years of active ministry, I knew my roles: as pastor I was a listener, a presence of calm in life and death; as priest I was the leader … (read more)
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