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Ekklesia Project Gathering: Slow Church
Last week I attended my second Ekklesia Project gathering located, conveniently enough for me, on the campus of Loyola University in Chicago. There is a lot about this group I really like and Debra Dean Murphy has a great summary of the gathering that points out much of what I appreciate. In plenary sessions, break-out…
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The View From Here
Last Sunday we snapped this photo as we wrapped up our first church retreat at Covenant Harbor in Lake Geneva, WI.
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Experience Matters
Another article I wrote for the Undocumented blog has now been posted. “Many church members are too afraid to come to church anymore.” I was attending a meeting of ministry leaders when the well-respected Hispanic pastor stood to share. He told us how the police had begun parking near their church building on Sunday mornings,…
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“…refusing to do evil to their friends.”
In particular you will be called to be present to your people when their lives are in crisis. Do not be surprised, however, because you have been present at such times those to whom you have been present will find it difficult to love you. Because you are a priest you will be welcomed by…
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Promised Land Covenant Church
I’ve known Pastor Michael Carrion for a few years and have wanted to visit his church in the Bronx since we first met. On Sunday I had the huge privilege of preaching at Promised Land Covenant Church to a very welcoming and receptive congregation. Michael has been a huge encouragement to me during these past…
David W. Swanson
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