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General Synod: The Last Day

Posted on July 4, 2017 by smaxreisert

The penultimate plenary session ended a bit early.  Yay!  A rare treat. The morning was filled with the last bit of important business, with the last of the resolutions presented and voted on. First up:  Committee 3 On Corporal Punishment … Continue reading →

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General Synod, Day 2: Some Good, Some Really Good, and Some Really, Really Bad

Posted on July 2, 2017 by smaxreisert

It’s Sunday morning, the beginning of Day 3 of General Synod. But, the day hasn’t really started yet, so I’ll focus on Friday night and Saturday. After finishing Friday’s post, early in the evening, I attended the meeting of the … Continue reading →

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Dividing Lines

Posted on January 14, 2017 by smaxreisert

Just before Christmas, the New York Times ran a column by Nick Kristof in which Mr. Kristof asked the question, “Am I a Christian, Pastor Timothy Keller?” The column offered a conversation between Mr. Kristof and the Rev. Timothy Keller, … Continue reading →

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A Church Story

Posted on April 17, 2016 by smaxreisert

Last Sunday, I attended the retirement celebration for the minister with whom I worked when I was a student minister while in divinity school, and then after I graduated, when I became the church’s assistant minister. My friend, and former … Continue reading →

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