Category: Clergy

  • November 23, 2010
    After about 30 minutes of debate, the moderator recognized Carla to speak again. “I want you to know how much…
  • November 22, 2010
    The next morning they joined with the other clergy as they registered, sipped coffee, and waited for the beginning of…
  • November 19, 2010
    “Most of the clergy at our meeting would be able to tell you of some moment in time when they…
  • November 18, 2010
    “It feels good to laugh a little, but we really are facing a difficult task,” Carla said. “Actually, it really…
  • November 17, 2010
    “In different ways,” said Al, “they live a harsh world. What they want, what we all want, is for the…
  • November 15, 2010
    As they walked out of the coffee house, Al suggested that they head towards a nearby park. The traffic filled…
  • November 12, 2010
    “No one likes to hear where there life has come up short,” Al said. “People want to hear a message…
  • November 11, 2010
    “And I thought my work had its depressing moments,” said Carla. “Don’t you reach times when it is just too…
  • November 10, 2010
    “Even in a democracy, that’s where the resistance comes from,” said Al. “Members of congregations like mine want to believe…
  • November 9, 2010
    “Because grace happens and my people are as desperate for grace as anyone, although they don’t always . . .”…