Apr 28, 2021
Dear friends in Christ, The last week or so has brought strange weather to Cincinnati where I live. Weâve had some gorgeous, sunny spring days of almost 70 degrees. And we had snow. Itâs almost cruel to experience the glory of spring and then have to wear full-on winter garb. As I was walking around … Continue reading Forward Today: Hope and reality
Apr 21, 2021
Dear friends in Christ, I was just sitting down to write this weekâs Forward Today when the news brought word of the guilty verdict in the trial of George Floydâs murderer. Almost a year ago, Mr. Floyd was murdered by a police officer while being arrested on suspicion of having committed a fairly minor crime. … Continue reading Forward Today: Move every human heart
Apr 20, 2021
Start the new year with a renewed spiritual practice of reading Godâs Word. Forward Movement, with support from partners from around the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion, will celebrate the time of Epiphany with a new round of the Good Book Club by reading the first half of the Book of Exodus. Exodus recounts the … Continue reading Good Book Club to start 2022 with Exodus
Apr 14, 2021
Dear friends in Christ, Iâve been thinking a lot about what church might be like when we emerge from this time of pandemic. Of course, we arenât going wake up one morning and everythingâs âback to normal.â First, ending this strange time will happen gradually, by fits and starts, over time. It might be months … Continue reading Forward Today: Thinking about the post-pandemic church
Apr 7, 2021
Dear friends in Christ, Happy Easter to you! Iâve celebrated Holy Week and Easter all over the world, and I donât think Iâve ever been more excited to celebrate Easter Day than this year. After what seemed like an endless Lent and an interminable winter (at least here in Cincinnati), I was greatly heartened by … Continue reading Forward Today: 50 Days of Hope, Joy, and Reflection