"After a dozen years in parish ministry, I can tell you I am not interested in adding to the cultural noise…" I initiated this blog with these words five full years ago. Today, after 17 years of parish ministry, they have never ringed truer for me. This past Sunday (March 3, 2013), my first back … Continue reading The Hamster Wheel
Guns, Sex, Religion, 4th & Goal, Healthcare Reform
O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmed and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother; my soul is like the weaned child that is with me. O Israel, hope in the Lord, from … Continue reading Guns, Sex, Religion, 4th & Goal, Healthcare Reform
Weed Theology
Meet Alice and Lola, who are here to explain in great depth and all seriousness my theology and ministerial philosophy as pastor of the altogether splendid West Bloomfield (N.Y.) United Church of Christ. Guinea pigs are sweet, unassuming critters who have a preposterous way of showing delight: they popcorn. When they are really happy, they … Continue reading Weed Theology
Mrs. Jesus H. Christ
Perhaps you've seen the recent reports regarding Harvard University Christian history professor Dr. Karen King, and her unveiling of a tiny piece of 4th century Coptic papyrus which quotes Jesus speaking of his wife. Now these sorts of things pop up from time to time, and who knows if what they document is actual fact, … Continue reading Mrs. Jesus H. Christ
West Bloomfield Congregational Church UCC 