Civic Visions and Civil Discourse – Senator Kathy Campbell – February 5
Senator Campbell will address the impact of “abysmal” public discourse on fulfilling the responsibilities and maximizing the opportunities of her office.
Senator Campbell will address the impact of “abysmal” public discourse on fulfilling the responsibilities and maximizing the opportunities of her office.
Many of us have journeyed along-side of loved ones as they approached the last years of their lives -some as day-to-day caregivers; other, close in spirit but witnessing from longer distances. This series will feature discussions of very practical concerns (such as long term care insurance; power of attorney; “Do Not Resuscitate” orders; in-home, out-of-home Read more
Jesus took some time off. Hiking up in the mountains. His road trip buddies include three close friends, taking some time to pray. As the old song goes, “get in touch with God.” We know what is supposed to happen. Read a couple Bible passages. Do some personal sharing. Say a little Read more
What better follow up to our reflections on civil discourse and the opportunity if not responsibility for Christians to “lead in the rejuvenation of healthier public conversation” than to read and discuss Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham City Jail? What better model could there be for that leadership than this classic not only Read more
The season of Lent means to form us as Easter people by confronting candidly the timeless frailties and failures that led to the tragic sorrow of Good Friday in the light of Easter’s resurrection hope for this world as well as the next. In much the same way a requiem affirms life even in the Read more
Art historian Andree Hayum says of the Isenheim Altarpiece, “this monument, once noticed, becomes an active presence in one’s life.” This sixteenth century twelve panel multi-stage polyptych from the hand of Matthias Grunewald surely represents one of the most powerful expressions of Christian faith ever painted. Literally and figuratively, it also corresponds perfectly to our Read more