So we have to talk about our reading from Genesis today: Abraham offering his son Isaac as a sacrifice I hope that all of us feel uncomfortable, a little queasy, and frankly embarrassed when we hear this story. It’s not a great story. But…
VESTRY NEWS AND REVIEW: MUTUAL MINISTRY REVIEW During the past six weeks, the Vestry and Ministry Council leaders have been engaged in The Church of St. Martin’s 2020 Mutual Ministry Review. I am writing to acquaint you with our goals for the review, our…
Note: This list is simply a compilation of relevant books I’ve read since 2014, when I began my own journey of being more intentional about understanding race, racism, and systemic injustice. None of these are academic works nor have I read them in the context…
Just a couple of days ago, many in our country celebrated the holiday of Juneteenth, to “honor the day in 1865 when enslaved men and women in Texas found out they were free,” a day of liberation that occurred two and a half years…
Dear Ones, Almost exactly three months ago I sent an email letting you know that we would be suspending in-person worship at St. Martin’s in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I wish I could tell you that we are lifting the suspension soon, but…
Love God, Love Neighbor: Episcopal Month of Action In the month of June, join the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Migration Ministries for Love God, Love Neighbor: Episcopal Month of Action, a series of webinars to learn and advocate with and…
Understanding Systemic Racism A Series of Three Presentations and Discussions John M. Liu, Presenter Professor Emeritus Departments of Asian American Studies and Sociology UC Irvine Session 1: Thinking and Behaving Systemically Wednesday, June 24, 2020 7:00-8:30 PM How has a system of inequality…
Children’s Vacation Bible School – Compassion Camp! Vacation Bible School (VBS) is happening this Summer! All those in pre-k through 5th grade are invited to participate in Illustrated Ministry’s “Compassion Camp: Be Loved. Be Kind. Be You.” St. Martin’s, the Lutheran Church of the…
Homily for Second Sunday after Pentecost 14 June, 2020 Exodus 19:2-8a Psalm 100 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:15-10:8-23 Have you ever been swimming, out from the beach at the ocean or the edge of a lake, and deciding to just rest for a few minutes?…
The Good Ship Avilan: Tales from a parent in the time of Covid By Gabe Avila I write this from aboard the interstellar vessel the Avilan, upon which I serve as quartermaster. I work closely with a staff sergeant, who is in charge of…
