Platform of Hope Online Auction
“The Platform of Hope is a pilot initiative working with economically vulnerable families of color in Ward 1 to self-direct their goals, connect to services and build strong social networks. We’re proud to be partnering with 40 families and anchor institutions Jubilee Housing, Jubilee JumpStart, Mary’s Center and Sitar Arts Center to collaboratively build a more equitable community in Adams Morgan… and […]
To Stand in Awe – June 26, 2020
“See how they love one another.” Not a bad gauge of health. “There was no needy person among them.” A better metric would be hard to find. There is one line that stopped me in my tracks: “And awe came upon everyone.” It would seem that, quite possibly, the ultimate measure of health in any […]
Reconnecting with the Journey – June 17, 2020
“It is time for Christianity to make our offerings freely to the world. Not on the basis of whether people become Christian and choose to enter our household, but on the basis of the gifts that we have to offer for the well-being of the world.” –John Philip Newell, The Rebirthing of God
Something New Is Being Born
There is something very different about the demonstrations which have continued since George Floyd’s death. I notice the diversity and determination: white, black and brown; male, female and trans; young and middle-aged. It feels like Pentecost to me. Not only is this movement about ending police brutality and racial profiling, but I sense there is […]