REFLECTIONS AS I APPROACH ANOTHER BIRTHDAY, BUT STILL “29!” A couple of weeks ago I quoted the following passage in a sermon “I pray that […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015
I’m constantly amazed at how complicated Christians have made the love story of God for God’s people that we call the Bible. It seems that […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015
This Sunday, following morning worship, we will gather in Danko Fellowship Hall to celebrate Mama Dorothy Swims’ 80th birthday with a special reception. We invite […]
SPECIAL NOTE FROM PASTOR J R, FRIDAY, June 26, 2015
PRAISE GOD! The Supreme Court has made same-sex marriage legal nationwide in an historic ruling today!! In the words of the first openly lesbian Senator […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015
This Sunday will be the 46th Anniversary of the riots at New York City’s Stonewall Inn that was “a turnaround” for the LGBTQ community. It […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR FATHER’S DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015
To all Fathers and those serving in paternal roles, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! It’s interesting that none of the assigned lectionary scriptures this year has anything […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR JR FOR PRIDE SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2015
This Saturday evening the Central Alabama Pride Parade takes place. It will be followed by Pridefest beginning at noon on Sunday at Sloss Furnaces. Covenant, […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR TRINITY SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015
This Sunday is “Trinity Sunday.” Search as you may, you will not find the word “Trinity” in the Bible. It is a mysterious and often […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY AND MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, MAY 24, 2015
This is Memorial Day Weekend. While it was designated as an American federal holiday remembering those who have died in service, over the years it […]
NOTE FROM PASTOR J R FOR ASCENSION SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015
One of the questions that people pondering issues around their faith have more than any other, revolves around the issue of “How To Know God’s […]