Inspiration

Upon returning to work this week, I experienced the delight of seeing student athletes practicing on the soccer field with even more students walking the hallways. As we greeted each other, our frequent exchange took the form of a question – “How was your summer?”  This was followed by typical responses such as,  tin revealed that the major reasons why we attend Homecoming each … [Read more...] about BE A GOAT

Hello Charlotte,"So Sligo 10th Anniversary Homecoming is now history. The flags of the nations have been removed from the Sanctuary. The baptismal pool has been drained of its water and the Takoma Academy Gymnasium has returned to normal use following the international luncheon. A quick glance at the homecoming questionnaire in last Sabbath’s bulletin revealed that the … [Read more...] about WE ARE INVITED HOME

Hello Charlotte,"I know it is hard to believe but the countdown to Homecoming 2019 has begun, as it is now only two days away. Sligo Homecoming, this amazing celebration of our rich diversity, has quickly become one of the events in our church’s tradition that has helped us to better recognize what it means to be created in the image of God. Although God is spirit and has no … [Read more...] about The countdown has begun

Recently, it seems that I have been having the same conversation with different people in different contexts. They ask me about the church where I serve - how do I feel after being here for more than half my life, what is it like to pastor here, what are the members like, what kind of church is it, and other similar questions.  I find my answers are always along the … [Read more...] about A Note of Thanks!

Two recent experiences brought to mind a couple of proverbs that I heard growing up. I have invoked them sometimes in jest. The proverbs, “Ignorance is bliss” and “What you don’t know can’t hurt you,” at a superficial level appear to be saying the same thing. But is ignorance bliss? Am I fortunate to be unaware of the historical roots of homelessness and evictions in this … [Read more...] about Ignorance is Bliss?