Recently, I’ve been in conversations with regional/conference ministers and bishops of varying denominations. Our conversations have flowed something like this: Regional/Conference Minister: “Most of my churches are declining and exhausted. …
When Strangers Seek Shelter
When I turned on the evening news to see the wonderful people of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church on Martha’s Vineyard in the middle of a political firestorm, I remembered that …
A Black Belt In Aikido
In the practice of aikido, a form of martial arts intended only for defense and never for aggression, the practitioner begins their training with a white belt. Over time and …
Four Reasons for Hope
Over recent weeks we watched the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. We watched the death toll from Covid continue to be shockingly high. We watched the stock market drop …
We Are Made of Stardust
On her podcast, On Being, journalist Krista Tippett interviewed astronomer Dr. Jill Tarter about her work searching for life on other planets. Jill was the inspiration for the main character, …
Growing New Connections to Create a Just World
This week I was asked to give a presentation to the United Church of Christ General Synod on the possibilities of collaborating with the United Nations. I was delighted to …
Why Congregations?
by: Rev. Cameron Trimble This past week, I was honored to be on a panel with Cantor Rosalie Will and Rabbi Sam Blustin at the Hava Nashira, an event hosted …
Piloting Faith: Our Task to Do…
This week we launched the Courageous Church Online Summit, a one-week online conference with speakers from around the country speaking on the future of spirituality and the essential theological work …
Piloting Faith: How Long, O Lord?
How long, O Lord? This past week we have all been reflecting on the impact of the guilty verdict in the death of George Floyd. Like so many, I was …
PILOTING FAITH: Why do we keep killing each other?
Mass killings have claimed four or more American lives every week for the past six weeks, leaving 48 dead and eight wounded in their wake. Why do we keep killing …