Jan
12
2009
Since the times of George Washington it has been the tradition of incoming presidents to hold a prayer service. This year it will be on January 21, the day following President Obama’s inauguration, and be led by Rev. Sharon Watkins, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
As an ordained Disciples of Christ [...]
Tags: Barack Administration, Disciples of Christ, inauguration, Sharon Watkins
Jun
17
2008
It’s now been more than twenty-four hours since California started granting same sex marriages, and, guess what? The state hasn’t fallen into the ocean. The Big One earthquake didn’t crumble every building. Lightning bolts didn’t strike anyone dead. Even in Kern County (where, by the way, I am headed tomorrow to visit family), life went [...]
Tags: Disciples of Christ, First Christian Church Concord, Janet Appel, Kern County, same sex marriage, United Church of Christ