Lincoln, Obama, Black History and the NAACP
Thursday is, of course, the bicentennial of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, but it also marks the centennial of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. No, the linkage was not...
View ArticleVoices of Hope
In this economic climate, the need is ever greater. And hope? Hope is crucial. Voices of Hope to Benefit Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless April 26, 2009, 4:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church...
View ArticleChristianity and the U.S. Crisis
I usually watch Bill Moyers Journal, ever since he returned to public television a couple years ago. But I’ll be certain to watch this evening (Friday, July 3) as President Serene Jones, Professor Gary...
View ArticleMarriage Equality
There is a rally this Monday, November 9 from 6 to 7 pm at the Capitol Building in Albany, State Street entrance, in favor of marriage equality. And I’m going, though I have grown to doubt the efficacy...
View ArticleWas Jesus Homely?
There was a piece in a Times Union blog written by high school student Allison Moss a few weeks ago, addressing the question “Was Jesus Gay?” This was based on something singer Elton John reportedly...
View ArticleThe Old Y Pool Would Make A Bodacious Baptismal Font
I'm happy the structure is being used, especially after hearing stories about the building being closed many nights.
View ArticleThe world has not caught up with God: Make it better
Despite the role hospitality plays in the Bible, there are some Christians that don’t follow that example in their ministry.
View ArticleThe pulpit is Occupied
There's no doubt in my mind that OWS has changed the national conversation.
View ArticleAgreeing with Ronald Reagan – hey, it happens
"All are free to believe or not believe, all are free to practice a faith or not." - Ronald Reagan, 1984
View ArticleFirst Friday – Artists in Exile: Forgotten Iraqi Refugees
The paintings will be sold by silent auction, concluding with the highest bids received by 7:30 pm, May 3rd.
View ArticleHome Repair Workcamp coming to Albany in June 2014
Since 1977, over a quarter of a million youth have participated in this program providing more than 6 million hours of volunteer service around the country.
View ArticleKnocking at Midnight: Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the terrible midnight of war men have knocked on the door of the church to ask for the bread of peace, but the church has often disappointed them.
View ArticleLion King at First Presbyterian, March 2
Lion King at First Presbyterian, 362 State St, ALB, March 2, 12:15 pm
View ArticleMethodist church in Oneonta stands for LGBT rights; Karen Oliveto to speak...
First UMC Oneonta has a long history of standing for justice.
View ArticleCouldn’t Pope Gregory have fixed that OTHER calendar problem?
If Sunday is the first day of the week, how can it be part of the week's END?
View ArticleThe Vivaldi Gloria, part of First Friday at First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian First Friday: Concert at 6:00 pm, Gallery open from 5:30-8:30 pm
View ArticleThe Emmaus/RISSE (probable) arson
"The need in Albany is clear: Refugee families need long-term mentoring and education as they build new lives after experiences of trauma, dislocation, and relocation."
View ArticleJimmy Rocco
One of the last times I saw Jim Rocco was in the fall of 2013, when he was on the drums, naturally.,
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