Today marks the first of nine days between Ascension Day and the Day of Pentecost. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples gathered in the Upper Room and devoted themselves to prayer for nine days before the Holy Spirit came upon them. These nine...
I see May is a month filled with celebration and recognition, honoring not only the contributions of workers and labor movements but also the invaluable roles played by mothers, healthcare workers, and graduates. It’s a time to reflect on the profound impact...
This past Tuesday, I travelled to Albany to lobby for the Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act (STSJA) — state legislation aimed at shrinking the market for prostitution by stopping the arrest of those exploited in the sex trade, while continuing to...
This morning, I had my daily devotional time, which normally runs 30 minutes to an hour. I usually start by reading Scripture or religious poetry, then use a prayer or meditation app on my phone, and close by sitting in silence to listen for God. During...
During worship on Palm Sunday, I invited forward the children who had painted Stations of the Cross, which are now displayed around the church. Each child had the opportunity to do a little "show and tell" and speak about their artwork. The child who painted...