Down the hill from our house is a Presbyterian church named after Sojourner Truth, an African American abolitionist and preacher. My dog and I walk by it quite often, and whenever we do, I wonder how a black congregation fares in a predominantly white denomination. Janice and I decided to attend there a few Sundays ago. I'm behind on my church reflections, but hey, I'm on sabbatical. As soon as we entered, I felt way underdressed. The members wore their Sunday best, a remnan

Janice went to help our daughter lead worship at our old church. I didn’t want to go because, in the spirit of rest during my sabbatical, I’m trying to avoid attending churches where people know me. Anonymity feels like rest. So, I had a Sunday to go to church on my own. I decided to go to the local Catholic Church. It had been a long time since I’d visited the tradition of my youth. I was baptized in the Catholic Church as an infant, but I could count on one hand the numbe

I’m enjoying a short sabbatical. For those who aren’t familiar with the concept, it’s an extended time of rest, as well as an opportunity to refresh one’s relationship with God. The church I serve evidently knows that a healthy church requires a healthy pastor. Thank you very much, Grace Fellowship, San Francisco! Among other luxuries, a sabbatical allows me to attend other churches. Rest begins by going to church and not being in charge. Janice thought it would be good

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