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Parish on Fire

Reflections on faithfulness in a time of uncertainty

Month: September 2023

The art of loss, revisted

'The art of losing isn't hard to master', or so says poet Elizabeth Bishop in her well-loved 'One Art'. I've referenced this poem before, and if you haven't read the poem - do. It's a quick-witted and poignant reflection on the death of a partner that likens griefs great and small. And the unifying thread … Continue reading The art of loss, revisted →

LBK Uncategorized 1 Comment September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 2 Minutes

What’s on fire?

Santa Rosa, CA has the fourth highest rate of unsheltered people in the United States, in part because of the 2017 wildfires that burned ten percent of the city. So far, Santa Rosa has struggled with how to respond to present suffering while also anticipating future increased uncertainty.

The same might be said of The United Methodist Church at large.

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