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May 25-28: Pilgrimmage of Trust: Brother Emmanuel from Taizé, France will be visiting the US and Canada
During Week 51 of The First 52 Weeks, I visited a Taizé service with my family at All Saints Church in Pasadena, California. It was a peaceful and deligtful experience. Early last year, I attended another at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, a church that had been part of The First 52 Weeks as well – although … Continue reading
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It doesn’t take much to look around this world and see that there is a need for understanding and love, instead of fear and hate. Still reeling from the death of Trayvon Martin, the resulting protests and revelations, and stories that abound about people who die every day in this world unjustly, I was shocked … Continue reading
Anyone who has been paying attention to the news has heard the tragic story of the death of Trayvon Martin. Here, we offer prayers – prayers for the family, friends, and loved ones of Trayvon Martin. Prayers for peaceful gatherings of those who are banding together to ask for justice. Prayers that justice is done. … Continue reading
During my first 52 weeks, I investigated the concept of being strong. Often, I think – if you subscribe to a specific faith, people expect that you are strong, that you don’t worry, and that you don’t have any problems. If you are human, no matter how you worship, that is not always the case. Often I … Continue reading
In my last discussion at DePaul University, a student asked me if I had spent any time with atheists. In my first 52 weeks, I did not, but since then, have considered atheist perspectives just as I have considered traditions and perspectives from different world religions. I respect anyone who has thoughtfully considered what they … Continue reading
It is quite ok to believe one thing, and stand shoulder to shoulder with people who believe something else.
In wandering around the internet, I found a great new site called Urban Cusp. The tagline for the site is Lifestyle. Faith. Culture. Social Change. Fascinating. On the site, I found an interesting perspective on how faith manifests itself in one person’s life, and within a specific community. The author, Lauren Maxwell, intertwines ministry, culture, history … Continue reading
Part of the reason why “The First 52 Weeks” turned into an ongoing project was because I realized that my life was being blessed by a focus on continuing to see and experience God everywhere. Although there are 3 main churches where I now find myself worshipping when I am in Chicago, I still … Continue reading
Watch this inspiring story about an all girls basketball team at W.D. Mohammad High School, a Muslim school for girls in Georgia. They went from 0-20 to 21-1 in two years under the coaching of Fard Abdur-Rahman. He coaches in the memory of his sister, who was killed by her boyfriend 8 years ago, after … Continue reading
My visit to a Hindu temple last November left me thinking – boy do I have alot to learn about the Hindu religion. ALOT. So, this article in the fantastic elephant journal resonated with me as it gave me a little more insight into a particular Hindu deity. But even more importantly, it was just … Continue reading
Today in Chicago, it is raining. But last weekend, inspired by some time that I spent in Golden, Colorado, and by a friend who encouraged me to choose the “Church of the Great Outdoors,” as my weekly place of worship, I took a walk by the always beautiful Lake Michigan, and reflected on the fact … Continue reading
Commentary: Laughter, religion match made in heaven Why didn’t the pastor of Water City Church come to Interfaith Laughter Night? He thought it was an April Fools’ Day joke. About 50 people gathered for Interfaith Laughter Night, Friday April 1 at the New Moon Café. Representatives of nine different religious traditions participated; joke tellers ranged … Continue reading
Well, Can’t blame this pastor for pushing the envelope. Thanks to Cara Anthony for sharing this humorous sermon snippet.
