A Moment of Kindness and Grace
As many of you know, I’m in the Lone Star State to be with my brother, who will undergo surgery for melanoma of the eye on October 20. The trip […]
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Bethany Fellows Visit WACC
In early July, Rev. Melanie Harrell Delaney reached out with a request: could WACC host a “Wise Practice Site” visit from Bethany Fellows on Tuesday, September 22? For context, Bethany […]
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Evangelism Is Good Messaging
“Evangelism” is a tricky word in mainline Christianity. For many, it carries the baggage of tracts on park benches, awkward door-knocking encounters, or heavy-handed televangelism from the 700 Club. The […]
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Celebrating Pentecost: Promise & Possibility Are Here
Dear Church: What a glorious Pentecost celebration we shared on Sunday! The Spirit is alive and active—promise and possibility are here! Thank you to everyone who poured your heart into […]
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Brite Divinity School and WACC: A Thriving Partnership
On Tuesday, April 22, I traveled to Texas to attend the spring meeting of the Brite Divinity School Board of Trustees. Washington Avenue Christian Church is one of only two […]
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So This is 45?
Thank you for celebrating my birthday on Sunday. Y’all surprised me with the flowers and the singing of “the song.” You, dear church, are a gift of God’s grace. As […]
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Just Values Update
Over the past month, and particularly during the last two days in person, leaders from our congregation have engaged in a process of discernment through an assessment called Just Values. This […]
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GLORIA DEI
After reflecting on worship this past Sunday, Don Hange, Jr.’s Invitation to Stewardship and Prayer at the Table continue to resonate with me. His mention of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion […]
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A Service of Prayer for the Nation
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Right Rev. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered the Word of God for the people of God at A Service of Prayer for the Nation […]
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World Communion Sunday: Crowded Table
This past Sunday was World Communion Sunday, on which churches throughout Christendom remember the Eucharist as a testament to Christian unity. While congregations in the Disciples of Christ partake in […]