Passionate Particularity: Naming Jesus Barbara K. Lundblad, Associate Professor of Preaching at Union Theological Seminary, New York Reported by Julie Ryan When discussing the growth and care of tomatoes or other plants with neighbors who happened by the little garden adjoining her Manhattan church, Pastor Lundblad would be intrigued with their nearly inevitable signoff: “Well, […]
Always Hoped That I’d Be A Disciple
Knew that I would make it if I tried…” Recognize the song from Jesus Christ Superstar? I (Julie Ryan) was asked to offer my reflections about the event set aside for spiritual enrichment at Synod Assembly 2000. Who could possibly oppose encouraging one another to deepen commitment, or open up to new ways of thinking […]
Broad Brushes with the Holy: Women and Worship
I was reading the paper when the phone rang. The top half of the page, an article about conservative Christians, featured Phyllis Schlafly and Bay Buchanan, among others. Directly below, another article outlined the controversy surrounding placement of a statue in the US Capitol Building: Should it be moved not only out of the broom […]