The Extravagant Gift of Unity
September 12, 2024
“Kinship is reconfigured by God to go beyond this, to include all people. Because God is the creator and redeemer—not of some, but of all.”
“Kinship is reconfigured by God to go beyond this, to include all people. Because God is the creator and redeemer—not of some, but of all.”
Thirty-one faith communities came together this month to donate 446 backpacks full of school supplies.
“We all are bags of water flowing around. Of course you want that water to be clean. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.”
“Frankly, old theologies of abundance, often born more of privilege and from communities out of touch with suffering, will not hold the theological or spiritual depth to meet the groundswell of collective suffering and grief we are all experiencing.”
“I have been sharing pictures of parts of the building parishioners rarely see. Today I will continue this tour with a few pictures of odds and ends spaces within the church.”
The trip offered some incredible opportunities for the singers to deepen their connections with one another through sightseeing and fun.
“We have our monthly Racial Healing Eucharist, a special Gospel presentation, the Blessing of the Backpacks and Craig’s sabbatical, a Croatian-themed coffee hour … I wanted to write an invitation to everything in a way that would make sense, but how could I bring them all together?”
“Future generations at Holy Apostles benefit by the generosity of these scholarships. Father Lor has an adopted family that sustains him in his ministry and leadership.”
“We might decide, based on the various possible outcomes of the election, that there is a lot more we need to do. But also, we might have our hearts turned from fear and anxiety toward hope and joy when we realize the good work we’re already engaging in.”
