On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed into law the establishment of our newest federal holiday- Juneteenth National Independence Day, to be celebrated on June 19th each year.  The bill establishing this national holiday received overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress, passed unanimously in the Senate with only 14 Representatives dissenting in the House. This new federal holiday will join o...  Read More

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Many who were in worship on May 1st of this year were witness to a unique comedy during Communion.  Diane Daly and I stood on either side of the Communion Table serving bread to those who came forward for the Lord’s Supper.  As each person stepped up, we said, “The Body of Christ broken for you” and then proceeded to tear a piece of bread from a shared loaf.  The symbolism of this moment can be po...  Read More

Just a week ago… the children of Robb Elementary School woke up, got dressed, ate their Cheerios, kissed their moms and dads, and boarded buses for what was to be one of their last days of school before summer break.  The school day began with an awards assembly, celebrating the achievements of the students to the applause of parents and teachers.  Then the students returned to their classes to en...  Read More

Agnostic:  A person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable, A person who is unwilling to commit to an opinion about something, A person who is uninterested…  (Webster Dictionary)Every semester, I ask my students at Chestnut Hill College how they would describe their young adult generation: Religious, Spiritual, Agnostic, Atheistic.  When I fir...  Read More

Some of us have been passing the time by watching the NBA playoffs.  How fun to have our guys in the mix this year!  First, we were treated to a great series between the 76ers and the Toronto Raptors.  I’m not sure Toronto would call it a great series since we had a near sweep of games, only losing one to the Raptor challenge.  My favorite player is Tyrese Maxie- he always has a smile on his face ...  Read More