One of the most important ways we make meaning of our lives is in how we mark time. Mainstream American culture revolves around a Consumer Calendar that centers around sales and shopping. But the Christian Calendar reorients our lives away from the Consumer Calendar and into Sacred Time. This Sunday is the start of a…
This month we are commemorating Native American or Indigenous Heritage Month. Every community owes its existence and vitality to generations from around the world who contributed their hopes, dreams, and energy to making the history that led to this moment. Some were brought here against their will, some were drawn to leave their distant homes…
The Book of Common Prayer introduces Lent this way: Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in…
This Lenten season, the guide that is recommended for Roots is called “Drawing Closer to Creator & Creation: An Indigenous Journey Through Lent.” The content is created by Dr. Randy Woodley, “a public theologian, author, farmer, activist, speaker, story-teller and wisdom keeper. He is a leading voice in the movement for earth justice, and writes…