Learning to see
Greetings from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana. It’s ccccold with lots of snow on the ground, but a surprising number of people have shown up for this year’s Pastor’s Week. There’s been a lot of change here even since I graduated in 2006. Aside from some new and…
Coming of Age
How do you know when you’re no longer a child and have grown into a new stage of life? Cultures throughout time have had various rites of passage that have marked this transition, and at Columbus Mennonite we are beginning a Coming of Age practice of our own, to be…
Gay update
Nothing like starting off the new year with one of the most contentious issues facing the wider church. There are a number of happenings right now having to do with how the Mennonite Church relates with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and self-identified queer persons (LGBTQ). Mountain States Conference (one of…
CMC Advent 2013 haikus
I had some fun writing four haikus that hopefully capture some of the spirit of Advent at Columbus Mennonite this season. If you have one send it my way and I’ll add it to the blog: Come in from the cold Mystery saved you a seat Watch. Christ will sneak…
More on starlings and Advent
John the Baptist is always a central character during the second week of Advent. He is, in the words of Isaiah, “a voice calling out in the wilderness.” His message was simple and direct, even harsh. “Repent.” Change your mind, change your actions, change your life. Get ready for the…