"And more importantly, what impact are our churches having in the world and in the communities that we serve? How is anti-racism manifest, not only across our church but even in the communities that we serve?" says Rev. Terri Hord Owens.
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You may think that you are completely insignificant in this world.
But someone drinks coffee from the favorite cup that you gave them.
Someone…
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As I said in the congregational meeting, I am so so SO proud of y'all. We did hard things together in 2020. The pandemic challenged everything we knew and yet.....you have still been church.
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A message from the Reverend Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the US and Canada.
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Y'all,
This week was a hard week. There was so much news that consumed our TVs, radios, social media feeds and conversations. The news was ongoing as we heard and saw the attack at our capital. The scenes were heartbreaking. You’ve seen the pictures; you’ve heard the stories.
Friends, I believe that humanity broke God’s heart this week. Many of y’all reached out with your deep longings, big questions and earnest desires to make the world better. I too, want to make the world better. And I really believe we can.
Beloved Saguaro,
I continue to give God gratitude for the faith that we share together even during these unprecedented moments. As we say in Kentucky, this year has been something. I am humbled by the courage, compassion and creativity of our church during this season of life. It gives me such hope for Saguaro in the future as a vaccine is within sight. It reminds me of the story of Moses as he came upon the river Jordan after such a long, difficult time in the wilderness.
But…I need to talk about the future with you. Like Moses, I will not be crossing with you into the promised land of 2021 and beyond.
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