Trying to open up “Breathing Space” for neighbors

This past Sunday, Parish Almoner Jan Freeman and I offered an adult learning session on a new experiment in disbursing the rector's discretionary fund. We're calling it "Breathing Space": a "guaranteed gift" each month, for 12 months, to each of two neighbor-partners, for these persons to use as they see fit. "Breathing Space" is inspired … Continue reading Trying to open up “Breathing Space” for neighbors

Rector quoted in new article from “Faith & Leadership”

"Pastors are uniquely equipped to help people contemplating suicide." This new article by G. Jeffrey MacDonald, journalist and UCC minister, backs up its headline. But pastors aren't the only people who can support friends and neighbors who might be in a suicidal crisis. Fellow parishioners can, too, especially with some training. I'm the Rhonda Mawhood … Continue reading Rector quoted in new article from “Faith & Leadership”

The Grumpy Bump

This week I attended Diocesan Clergy Day.  It was at Holy Trinity Greensboro.  They have a meeting room that opens with multiple french doors onto a large, gracious outdoor space.  The ceiling of the outdoor space looks like a traditional church’s upside-down boat shape, with hanging light fixtures much like in church.  The walls are … Continue reading The Grumpy Bump