by Tristan Mahan For this week’s meditation I want to take a look at Romans 8:28, which is a verse from one of our lectionary
Month: July 2020
Working and Keeping the Earthly Temple
By Lize B.– Have you ever experienced feeling existentially flat, one dimensional, disconnected and estranged from the physical world around you? There’s something quite hellish
Revival and Racial Equality
(by Michele S.) ERRATA and OMISSION: 1) There was an egregious error in the recent “RJ Series, Week 3 Summary” in Michele’s section: “I do
Racial Justice Series: Week 3 summary
By Michèle S. and Jennifer B. (Michele S.) It is not uncommon, in Jennifer’s experience, for African American friends to challenge her Christian faith with
MEDITATION: JACOB’S DREAM AT BETHEL
by Clay Greene This is the gate of heaven. Surely the Lord is in this place. These words are true wherever you are. The right
Christ of Africa
Christ with the Crown of ThornsWood. Africa. 20th Century. From The Faces of Jesus (A. Stearn / Harper and Row, 1989)
Racial Justice Series: Week 2
By Abbie S. Last Saturday evening, a group of St. John’s members and affiliates gathered together over Zoom for the second session of our
Meditation: The Parable of the Sower
by Linford Ranck “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of all our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock
In God’s Image
Compiled by Michele S.
In His Garden
In His Garden Open the door. He beckons. In His garden, Radiant light illumes the rose. White like snow, Red like blood, Sweet, fragrant perfume.
Meditation: On Wanting to do What is Good (Romans 7:15-25a)
by Anna Hadfield 15 I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I
Prayer and Lament (July 4)
Litany for Social Justice Brothers and Sisters: God commands us through Jesus Christ to love one another. In baptism, we promise to “seek and serve
Dear God
Suggested by Jennifer B.
Racial Justice Series, Part 1
Summary by Sally H.Seeking Racial Justice Series, Session 1: Systemic racism in the US: Historic Roots and Generational Trauma This first week of the “Seeking
