Practicing CLARA
On Saturday I attended a Peacekeeper training at the nonpartisan Election Protection summit, held on the Columbus State campus. Peacekeepers are present at Boards Of Elections for early voting, and throughout Election Day to ensure people can vote without harassment or obstacles. This has become a regular practice for me. …
Well Done Wendell
Wendell Berry died last week and I’ve thought about him every day since. He was a writer of essays, poetry, and fiction. For a while, he was also a teacher of writers. He was also a farmer, having moved back to his family’s home area in Henry County, Kentucky. …
Urgency and the Long Game
This week has brought a number of urgent communications. Most of them are coming out of Springfield. Haitian faith leaders are inviting allies to come and show support for the Haitian community, now actively targeted by ICE with ankle monitors, detentions, and threats of deportation. There are trainings and service…
Sabbatical Return
I’m back! After several months of sabbatical time away, I’m grateful to be settling back into the rhythms of life at CMC. I am immensely grateful for the gift of time away for deeper study and rest, but I’m sure you all have missed getting regular emails from me, so…
Palestine Resolution
During his sermon on Sunday Joel Call talked about the “Response to Ongoing Suffering in Palestine Resolution,” passed unanimously by Central District Conference delegates in June. Among other things, the resolution calls on CDC congregations to “commit to divesting ourselves financially from the U.S.-backed Israeli genocide and theologically from Christian…