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The Sovereignty Of God's Realm
— Also Known As —
The Sovereignty of the Anointed and Only-Begotten One
November 21, 2021



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A LITURGY FOR WORSHIP

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Centering In Preparation
Sovereign God, come to us now in silent, holy power.
Still our distracted minds, our bruised hearts, our longing bodies.
Then speak the power of your name in such a way that we might hear it,
in such a way that we might bear it into the world—
as a people who seek not to preserve what we know
but to make palpable who you are—
for we move and pray by the gift of your breath within us. Amen.
—Long, Kim. Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. (adapted)

Opening Words—Psalm 72. 1-7
O God, give your anointed one your judgment—and your justice.
Teach your chosen one to govern your people rightly and bring justice to the oppressed.
Your anointed will defend the oppressed among the people, save the children of the poor, and crush the oppressor.
The reign of your anointed will endure as long as the sun and moon—throughout all generations.
The rule of the chosen one will be like rain coming down on the meadow, like showers watering the earth.
Justice will flower through the days, and profound peace, until the moon be no more.
—Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible.

Prayer For Worship
O God, our Sovereign, grant us singleness of heart and mind, that our worship would focus on you and your wondrous works. Help us to be attentive in praise and thanksgiving, exulting on high the glory of your Presence. For we long to worship in Spirit and in Truth, as your Sacred Spirit inspires us in ways that are beyond and above our words and imagination. To you be all Majesty and Beauty that is Love; forever and ever. Amen.

Trisagion
Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One: Sovereign are you.
Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One: your Realm be on earth as it is in heaven.
Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One: bring your justice and peace.

Prayer For the Day
Sovereign One, whose Realm was established before the beginning and shall be forevermore:
You cause justice to roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Bring us at last to the fulfillment of your covenant, that your will be the reality by which we trust and live.
May our allegiance be to you alone, relegating your authority to be above and beyond any human person.
And, in return, may we follow in the leadership of those who follow in your way.
All to your glory, honor, and dominion; world without end. Amen.

The Gloria
Glory we give to God,
and peace, goodwill, we share with all.
Amen.

O God, you are clothed with strength, and robed with power: Make us ready to stand before the seat of your majesty, that from everlasting to everlasting we may magnify your name. Be gracious to us on earth, you who are wonderful in the highest.
—Stratman, Paul. "Through Your Mercy, O Our God..." Prayers from the Mozarabic Church.

Prayer For Illumination
Ruler of hearts, minds, and souls, stir up within us an inspiration to not only hear your Word anew, but to live your Word in this day, and forevermore. Amen.

Reading From the Hebrew Scriptures—Daniel 7. 9-10, 13-14
As I watched, Thrones were set up, and the one who sat there
was the Ancient of Days,
whose clothing was snow white,
with a head of hair as white as wool;
whose throne was flames of fire,
with wheels of burning fire.
A stream of fire surged forth,
flowing from the Ancient One’s presence,
with tens of thousands ministering,
and hundreds of thousands standing in attendance.
The court was convened,
and the books were opened.
I gazed into the visions of the night once again,
and I saw, coming on the clouds of heaven,
one who looked human,
but somehow more than human.
This One came to the Ancient One
and was led into the divine Presence.
Thus was conferred sovereignty,
glory and dominion,
and all peoples, nations and languages
became this One’s subjects.
This sovereignty is an eternal Sovereignty
which will never pass away,
nor will this dominion ever be destroyed.
—Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible.

Psalmody—Psalm 93
The Most-High, God-Of-Hosts, reigns, robed in splendor!
You are robed, O God, and armed with strength.
your throne stands firm from ages past;
from eternity you exist.
the seas are shouting, O God—
the seas raise their voices;
the seas shout with pounding waves.
stronger than the thunder of the great waters,
mightier than the breakers of the sea,
mightiest of all is God!
Your reign was made known from of old;
the holy ones praise you in your temple,
O Most-High, God-Of-Hosts, for days without end.
—Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible. (adapted)

Reading From the Epistles—Revelation 1. 5-8
Grace and peace to you, from the One who is,
who was, and who is to come,
from the seven spirits before the throne
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness,
the Firstborn from the dead, sovereign of the rulers of the earth.
To Christ—who loves us, and who has freed us from our sins
by the shedding of blood,
and who has made us to be a kindom of priests
to serve our God and Creator— to Jesus Christ be glory and power forever and ever!
Amen.
Look! Christ is coming on the clouds
for every eye to see,
even those who pierced Jesus,
and all the peoples of the earth
will mourn over Christ.
So be it! Amen.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says our God,
“who is, who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
—Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible.

Reading From the Gospels—John 18. 33-37
Pilate reentered the Praetorium and summoned Jesus.
“Are you the King of the Jews?” asked Pilate.
Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or have others told you about me?”
Pilate replied, “Am I Jewish?
It is your own people and the chief priests who hand you over to me.
What have you done?”
Jesus answered, “My realm is not of this world; if it belonged to this world,
my people would have fought to keep me out of the hands of the Temple authorities.
No, my realm is not of this world.”
Pilate said, “So you’re a King?”
Jesus replied, “You say I’m a King.
I was born and came into the world for one purpose—
to bear witness to the truth.
Everyone who seeks the truth hears my voice.”
—Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible.

Call To Healing and Wholenesss
We need but to remember our misgivings and errors to know the brokenness that we share. Let us turn to God, the Sovereign One, who forgives, redeems, reconciles and heals. To whom esle would we turn? Our God, your words are eternal life.

Prayer of Brokenness
We confess, O God of all mercy and compassion, that celebrating you as Sovereign is more than difficult. The whole meaning of royalty is foreign to us. We have no queens or kings here on earth that possess the authority of your Divine Solemnity. What we do know is that we live with divided allegiances. We are not a people who are able to place all in dominion in you. Rather, we place our trust in people and things that are imperfect and transient. And, we complain that our alliances fail us. In a super-hero world, we vie to be independent and self-sufficient; all the time failing to be true to who and whose we are. Forgive us, O God, and enable us to have full courage of commitment to you and to living life in your way. Help us to follow in the example of Jesus, who trusted in your providence and wisdom. Amen.

Words Of Assurance and Reconciliation
If we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive us and resolve our brokenness unto all righteousness. Be at peace. You are in God's love, now and forever. Amen.

Prayer Of Intercession
Everlasting Sovereign, Eternal One in Majesty:
you have freed us from our sins and made us a people: clothe your people with righteousness,
let your faithful people sing with joy.
You have made us to be a Kin-Dom of peace and wellbeing,
to you be glory and dominion forever and ever.
Everlasting Sovereign, Eternal One in Majesty: you came into the world to testify to the truth.
May the words of truth overcome the euphemisms and hyperbole that dominate and control your people.
You have made us to be a Kin-Dom of peace and wellbeing,
to you be glory and dominion forever and ever.
Everlasting Sovereign, Eternal One in Majesty: mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under your most gracious rule.
You have made us to be a Kin-Dom of peace and wellbeing,
to you be glory and dominion forever and ever.
Everlasting Sovereign, Eternal One in Majesty: your reign is one of justice and truth — bless those who strive for justice.
Bless those who yearn for truth.
You have made us to be a Kin-Dom of peace and wellbeing,
to you be glory and dominion forever and ever.
Everlasting Sovereign, Eternal One in Majesty: you love us.
It is your will to restore all things.
Restore to health and wholeness all those who suffer.
You have made us to be a Kin-Dom of peace and wellbeing,
to you be glory and dominion forever and ever.
Everlasting Sovereign, Eternal One in Majesty: you are the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead: raise us, with all your saints, to be with you forever and ever.
You have made us to be a Kin-Dom of peace and wellbeing,
to you be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
—Williamson, Jeremiah D.. Praying the Scriptures: Litanies for Sunday Worship. (adapted)

——[AND/OR]——

For the Church: that we may become people of truth through listening to God’s Word, sharing in the Eucharist, and giving witness to it in our decisions and actions . . .
For the grace of detachment: that we may humbly surrender our plans and goals to God and follow wherever God leads us . . .
For transformation of our attitudes: that we may follow in God's way by using our power and abilities to wash the feet of others, speak up for those who are oppressed, and help carry the burdens of those who are suffering . . .
For all believers: that we may come to a deep realization that the God, Eternal, the Ever-Present-One, holds our past, walks with us each day, and has a vision for tomorrow filled with compassion and hope . . .
For a new understanding of authority: that we may recognize God as the source of all authority and use our authority in cooperation with God’s loving plan for humanity . . .
For all whose commitment to the truth brings them into conflict with the social, governmental, and religious authorities: that they may learn from and be strengthened by Christ, the suffering servant of truth . . .
For leaders of government and judges: that they may recognize that their authority comes from God and that it is intended for the service of the human community . . .
For all who bear the marks of suffering, persecution, or famine: that the world community may recognize their dignity and work to alleviate their pain . . .
For all seekers: that the Spirit of God will lead them to the source of all truth and guide them to communities of faith where they and their questions are welcomed . . .
For families: that members may speak the truth in love to one another and deepen their support for one another along life’s journey . . .
For a spirit of gratitude: that we may recognize all our skills, opportunities, and freedoms as gifts from God and place them at the service of God and one another . . .
For all who are entrapped by poverty: that God will lead them to freedom and open the hearts of many to assist and encourage them . . .
For all who are rebuilding their lives: that God will restore the sick to health, guide the unemployed to new opportunities, provide the needed resources to those recovering from natural disasters, and comfort those who are grieving . . .
For the safety of all travelers: that God will protect all who are traveling this week and help them to have renewing visits with family and friends . . .
For protection of the earth: that God will guide world leaders and each of us in caring for the earth and give us the courage to follow through on difficult choices to preserve our common home . . .
—Joe Milner (adapted)

Prayer Of Jesus
O God, who like a loving parent, cares for us in love and justice;
how sacred is your Name.
O Sovereign One, bring your Realm on earth as it is in heaven,
that your will be done.
Give us the portion that we need in each day, and guide us in sharing with those who have less.
Forgive us when we err against our neighor, as we forgive those who err against us;
that we all may be your community of just peace.
Keep us from giving in to temptations, and free us from all evil.
For to you, O Sovereign One, is all majesty, glory, and honor;
forevermore. Amen.

Prayer Of Thanksgiving And Dedication
Almighty and merciful God,
we rise to your eternal blessedness,
not by our own doing,
but by the grace of your love.
With the living breath of your Spirit
move us always to seek after the courts of the Heavenly City,
and finally enter them with confidence, by your mercy. Amen.
—Stratman, Paul. The New Ancient Collects: Completely Revised and Refreshed for Modern Usage. (adapted)

Sending Forth—I Peter 2. 9-10
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of
the Sovereign One who called you out of darkness into God's marvelous light.
Once you were not a people,
but now you are God’s people;
once you had not received mercy,
but now you have received mercy.

Dismissal With Blessing
In the mercy of God, go forth to be merciful to all.
And the blessing of God be with you and remain with you always. Amen.






POETRY PEW

Pilate’s Wife


Carol Ann Duffy
Copyright © 1999

Firstly, his hands—a woman's. Softer than mine,
with pearly nails, like shells from Galilee.
Indolent hands. Camp hands that clapped for grapes.
Their pale, mothy touch made me flinch. Pontius.

I longed for Rome, home, someone else. When the Nazarene
entered Jerusalem, my maid and I crept out,
bored stiff, disguised, and joined the frenzied crowd.

I tripped, clutched the bridle of an ass, looked up
and there he was. His face? Ugly. Talented.

He looked at me. I mean he looked at me. My God.
His eyes were eyes to die for. Then he was gone,
his rough men shouldering a pathway to the gates.

The night before his trial, I dreamt of him.
His brown hands touched me. Then it hurt.
Then blood. I saw that each tough palm was skewered
by a nail. I woke up, sweating, sexual, terrified.

Leave him alone.I sent a warning note, then quickly dressed.
When I arrived, the Nazarene was crowned with thorns.
The crowd was baying for Barabbas. Pilate saw me,
looked away, then carefully turned up his sleeves
and slowly washed his useless, perfumed hands.

They seized the prophet then and dragged him out,
up to the Place of Skulls. My maid knows all the rest.
Was he God? Of course not. Pilate believed he was.



The collection of poems by Carol Ann Duffy entitled ‘The World’s Wife’, was first published in 1999 and presents stories, myths, fairy tales and characters in Western culture from the point of view of women. Much of literature through the ages and even today is patriarchal, presenting the world from a male perspective. These poems were intended by Carol Ann Duffy to rectify that, to highlight the fact that women have long been ignored or silenced. The poems in the collection are witty, satirical, playful and complex.

Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judaea from 26-36AD. When Jesus was condemned to death he was taken to Pilate to be executed. According to all the Christian gospels Pilate refused to recognise Jesus’s guilt, but gave way to the demands of the crowd and permitted his execution. He tried to absolve himself from guilt by symbolically washing his hands, hence the focus on Pilate’s hands in this poem.




A BEAD AND A PRAYER










Cross
Sovereign God, come to us now in silent, holy power.
Still our distracted minds, our bruised hearts, our longing bodies.
Then speak the power of your name in such a way that we might hear it,
in such a way that we might bear it into the world—
as a people who seek not to preserve what we know
but to make palpable who you are—
for we move and pray by the gift of your breath within us. Amen.
—Long, Kim. Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. (adapted)

Invitatory
Sovereign One, whose Realm was established before the beginning and shall be forevermore:
You cause justice to roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Bring us at last to the fulfillment of your covenant, that your will be the reality by which we trust and live.
May our allegiance be to you alone, relegating your authority to be above and beyond any human person.
And, in return, may we follow in the leadership of those who follow in your way.
All to your glory, honor, and dominion; world without end. Amen.

Cruciform
O God, our Sovereign, grant us singleness of heart and mind, that our worship would focus on you and your wondrous works. Help us to be attentive in praise and thanksgiving, exulting on high the glory of your Presence. For we long to worship in Spirit and in Truth, as your Sacred Spirit inspires us in ways that are beyond and above our words and imagination. To you be all Majesty and Beauty that is Love; forever and ever. Amen.

Week I—Daniel 7. 9-10, 13-14
■ As I watched, Thrones were set up, and the one who sat there
was the Ancient of Days,
whose clothing was snow white,
with a head of hair as white as wool;
whose throne was flames of fire,
with wheels of burning fire.
■ A stream of fire surged forth,
flowing from the Ancient One’s presence,
with tens of thousands ministering,
and hundreds of thousands standing in attendance.
■ The court was convened,
and the books were opened.
■ I gazed into the visions of the night once again,
and I saw, coming on the clouds of heaven,
one who looked human,
but somehow more than human.
■ This One came to the Ancient One
and was led into the divine Presence.
■ Thus was conferred sovereignty,
glory and dominion,
and all peoples, nations and languages
became this One’s subjects.
■ This sovereignty is an eternal Sovereignty
which will never pass away,
nor will this dominion ever be destroyed.
—Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible.

Cruciform
Sovereign One, whose Realm was established before the beginning and shall be forevermore:
You cause justice to roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Bring us at last to the fulfillment of your covenant, that your will be the reality by which we trust and live.
May our allegiance be to you alone, relegating your authority to be above and beyond any human person.
And, in return, may we follow in the leadership of those who follow in your way.
All to your glory, honor, and dominion; world without end. Amen.

Week II—Psalm 93
■ The Most-High, God-Of-Hosts, reigns, robed in splendor!
■ You are robed, O God, and armed with strength.
■ your throne stands firm from ages past;
from eternity you exist.
■ the seas are shouting, O God—
the seas raise their voices;
the seas shout with pounding waves.
■ stronger than the thunder of the great waters,
mightier than the breakers of the sea,
mightiest of all is God!
■ Your reign was made known from of old;
the holy ones praise you in your temple,
■ O Most-High, God-Of-Hosts, for days without end.
—Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible. (adapted)

Cruciform
We confess, O God of all mercy and compassion, that celebrating you as Sovereign is more than difficult. The whole meaning of royalty is foreign to us. We have no queens or kings here on earth that possess the authority of your Divine Solemnity. What we do know is that we live with divided allegiances. We are not a people who are able to place all in dominion in you. Rather, we place our trust in people and things that are imperfect and transient. And, we complain that our alliances fail us. In a super-hero world, we vie to be independent and self-sufficient; all the time failing to be true to who and whose we are. Forgive us, O God, and enable us to have full courage of commitment to you and to living life in your way. Help us to follow in the example of Jesus, who trusted in your providence and wisdom. Amen.

Week III—Revelation 1. 5-8
■ Grace and peace to you, from the One who is,
who was, and who is to come,
from the seven spirits before the throne
■ and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness,
the Firstborn from the dead, sovereign of the rulers of the earth.
■ To Christ—who loves us, and who has freed us from our sins
by the shedding of blood,
and who has made us to be a kindom of priests
to serve our God and Creator—
■ to Jesus Christ be glory and power forever and ever!
Amen.
■ Look! Christ is coming on the clouds
for every eye to see,
even those who pierced Jesus,
■ and all the peoples of the earth
will mourn over Christ.
So be it! Amen.
■ “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says our God,
“who is, who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
—Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible.

Cruciform
Alpha and Omega, Sovereign One:
You who are,
who were,
and who are to come,
before whose judgment
all fades away
that is not love:
save us from the violence
that seeks to claim our hearts
so we might hear a different voice
and belong to you in truth.
All to your glory and for the sake of your Kin-Dom.
Amen.

Week IV—John 18. 33-37
■ Pilate reentered the Praetorium and summoned Jesus.
■ “Are you the King of the Jews?” asked Pilate.
■ Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or have others told you about me?”
■ Pilate replied, “Am I Jewish?
It is your own people and the chief priests who hand you over to me.
What have you done?”
■ Jesus answered, “My realm is not of this world; if it belonged to this world,
my people would have fought to keep me out of the hands of the Temple authorities.
No, my realm is not of this world.”
■ Pilate said, “So you’re a King?”
Jesus replied, “You say I’m a King.
■ I was born and came into the world for one purpose—
to bear witness to the truth.
Everyone who seeks the truth hears my voice.”
—Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible.

Cruciform
Almighty and merciful God,
we rise to your eternal blessedness,
not by our own doing,
but by the grace of your love.
With the living breath of your Spirit
move us always to seek after the courts of the Heavenly City,
and finally enter them with confidence, by your mercy. Amen.
—Stratman, Paul. The New Ancient Collects: Completely Revised and Refreshed for Modern Usage. (adapted)

Invitatory
I Peter 2. 9-10
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of
the Sovereign One who called you out of darkness into God's marvelous light.
Once you were not a people,
but now you are God’s people;
once you had not received mercy,
but now you have received mercy.

Cross
In the mercy of God, go forth to be merciful to all.
And the blessing of God be with you and remain with you always. Amen.

















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In a world where violence seems to rule, we commit, O God, to small random acts of peace making. Where people are oppressed because they look, act, speak, think or love differently we will affirm their freedom. Where people are exploited because they lack the strength or resources to refuse, we will seek to create alternatives. Where people are controlled through threat and fear, we will offer safety and hope. Where people believe their violence and power give them the right and ability to act as they please we will call them to account. Wherever violence is done to another, through physical force, manipulation of truth, or the subtle workings of power, we will opt out, we will speak out, and we will stand out in opposition, through small, random acts of peace making.



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MY OTHER BLOGS

  • ♦ Worship: The Work Of the People
  • ♦ Liturgy Matters
  • ♦ Eavesdropping On the Heart: My Poetry
  • ♦ GoodBookCellar—Free & Lowest Priced



BLOGS AND LINKS I FOLLOW

  • ♦ + Bp. Peggy Johnson Blogspot
  • ♦ A United Methodist Movement of Faithful Resistance to Anti-LGBTQIA+ Policies and Practice
  • ♦ Black Lives Matter
  • ♦ Human Rights Campaign
  • ♦ Mental Health Ministries
  • ♦ ResistHarm—The New Methodists for a Love Seeking Justice and Liberty
  • ♦ Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney Blog
  • ♦ April Fiet: At the Table
  • ♦ Bosco Peters—Liturgy (Anglican Church, New Zealand)
  • ♦ Cindy Otis
  • ♦ Disability Ministries United Methodist Church
  • ♦ Dr. Jennifer Grace Bird, PhD Website
  • ♦ Faith Matters (facebook site)
  • ♦ Faith@Home
  • ♦ Forward Movement
  • ♦ Fr. Scott Gunn—Exec. Dir. Forward Movement, Cincinnati, OH
  • ♦ Fr. Tim Schenck—St. John's Hingham, MA (TEC)
  • ♦ Global Christian Worship Blog
  • ♦ James Howell Weekly Preaching
  • ♦ Journey With Jesus—Webzine For Global Church
  • ♦ Lent Madness
  • ♦ Liberation Methodist Connexion
  • ♦ Life In Liturgy—CC(DOC) Resources For Worship
  • ♦ Liturgy Link
  • ♦ Maran Tirabassi: Gifts In Open Hands Poetry
  • ♦ Ministry Matters—Resources For Worship
  • ♦ Mother Jones
  • ♦ Oremus—Daily Prayer and More
  • ♦ Progressive United Methodist Clergy
  • ♦ Sacredise—Progressive Liturgical Resources
  • ♦ TextWeek—RCL Worship Resources by Jenee Woodard
  • ♦ The Adventurous Lectionary
  • ♦ theBOOKCellar (Good Books|Great Prices)
  • ♦ Tim Vermande's Blog Site
  • ♦ Vanderbilt University—RCL Worship Resources
  • ♦ World In Prayer—Weekly (Thursdays)



ABOUT ME

As a clergyperson I am an ordained elder (i.e., presbyter, priest, pastor) in the United Methodist Church, now retired as of 07/01/2020. My ministry of preaching began in 1978 as a certified lay speaker. I continued my education, following 3 years of course work at Penn State University in 1972-1975, completing my BA in both Psychology and Religion in 1985 (with honors) at Lebanon Valley College (Annville, PA). I then began my seminary studies at Duke University Divinity School (Durham NC), transferring after my second year to The Theological School, Drew University (Madison NJ) where I graduated magna cum laude with a MDiv degree in 1990. All the while serving churches as a Licensed Local Student Pastor, my first appointment beginning in April 1982. Ordained as a Deacon in 1989 and an Elder in 1991, I have served congregations in rural, small town, and suburban communities. My ministry has always focused on personal and community spiritual growth and wellness, ecumenical relations, the art of preaching, liturgical and sacramental theology and praxis, systems theory and conflict management, and ministry with persons of disability. I am a member of the Psi Chi academic honors fraternity. I am married to a wonderful woman, Mary, who is an ordained pastor in The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since 1981, and has served congregations in that denomination, the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), and the United Church of Christ through their covenant relation program. She also has provided pulpit supply in the United Methodist Church. We and our four fur-kids—Dollie Jayne, Bichon and Maggie Lynne, Shih Tzu—[sadly, Mollie Mae crossed the rainbow bridge in October 2020, and Webster Andrew follow in April 2022] enjoy life being involved in various spiritual and community endeavors. I am an advocate for people with disabilities and focus my current study on God and Disability, along with, a Theology From A Context Of Disability. I am also an advocate for equal rights, feminism, womanism, Black Lives Matter, LGBTQAI+ inclusion. As a pacifist, I have always tried to live following in the pathway of Jesus, seeking just peace and economic reform. In a world of billionaires there is no excuse for poverty. In community as it is understood according to the biblical mandate, there must be equal access to all resources and benefits of life. My hobbies include Model Railroading, Reading, Writing, Photography and Music. I share this blog with the hope that something here will inspire the liturgy and worship that you share with your community or in your own journey.



WHY A BLOG?

As a clergyperson with a disability now retired, this is my humble attempt to provide a ministry that some will find helpful. I have always focused on be inclusive and have struggled with the church's tradition of referring to God and humankind with masculine names and pronouns. Since the 1970's, thanks to my dear sister-in-law, I have been aware of the discrimination of women and have worked in the parish and community for equal rights with an equity of access to the resources that add blessing to life. I hope this site is of meaning to those who read it and worship with me and others within it. Peace.


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