Who Do You Follow? – Mimetic Theory, Politics, and Taylor Swift – The RavenCast

Last updated on: October 11, 2018 at 7:19 pm By Adam Ericksen

Join Suzanne Ross and Adam Ericksen as they discuss Taylor Swift, politics and mimetic theory in the latest edition of the RavenCast! Read more

Living Boldly in a World of Shame

Last updated on: October 8, 2018 at 4:53 pm By Adam Ericksen

To live boldly in a world of shame isn’t about having the right words or the right answers. It’s about showing up. - Rev. Adam Ericksen Read more

Battling From The Beginning: From Columbus To Afghanistan

Last updated on: October 5, 2018 at 2:51 pm By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

This Sunday marks the 17th anniversary of the War in Afghanistan. Monday is Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day. Lindsey Paris-Lopez and Adam Ericksen discuss how mimetic theory helps us understand the connections between these two days in the latest episode of the RavenCast! Read more

Uprooted: A Reflection on the Lectionary in Light of Current Events

Last updated on: October 4, 2018 at 6:14 am By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

“They wanted to put down roots,” my priest said, referring to the Israelites wandering in the desert, and suddenly it all made sense. My eyes had glazed over the litany of fruits and vegetables for which the wandering Israelites cried out, their tongues parched from years of manna as on and on they journeyed from one life to another… but now my eyes were opened, and I saw… The Israelites were not just longing for new tastes… they wanted identity.... Read more

Judge Kavanaugh, Women’s Empowerment, And Restorative Justice

Last updated on: September 30, 2018 at 8:19 pm By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

I did not want to write about Judge Kavanaugh. There are many reasons, but two stand out among the others. The first is that I recognize how significant his nomination is and his potential appointment to the Supreme Court would be, and I neither want to understate that significance nor overstate it and scapegoat him. By “scapegoat,” I’m not referring to guilt or innocence (although in the case of specific allegations made against him, that very much matters) but to... Read more

The Prophetic Moment – Women Rising Up

Last updated on: September 24, 2018 at 5:02 pm By Adam Ericksen

The ancient prophets risked their lives to speak truth to power. Rev. Adam Ericksen claims we are in a prophetic moment as women rise up. Check out his latest sermon to learn about these modern-day prophets. Read more

Bert And Ernie Need Not Be Officially Gay. But Someone On Sesame Street Should Be.

Last updated on: September 21, 2018 at 8:24 am By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

It’s about time Sesame Street, a children’s show with a reputation for teaching compassion and inclusion, added recurring gay characters to their long roster. Bert and Ernie just don’t cut it. This is not to say that I don’t appreciate the undeniably adorable odd couple that has been a core part of the show since its inception. Bert and Ernie are an iconic duo by any standards, and this pair is, without a doubt, a wonderful model of love and... Read more

Jesus and the Biblical Imperative Against Violence: “No More of This”

Last updated on: September 20, 2018 at 1:20 pm By Guest Contributor

This is not a political imperative, it is a biblical imperative, from the ancient prophets to Jesus, himself. - Rev. Ellen Cocella Read more

The Lehman Anniversary 10 Years Later: Who’s To Blame And How Do We Fix The Problem?

Last updated on: September 19, 2018 at 11:48 am By Adam Ericksen

When Lehman Brothers went bankrupt in '08 and the financial sector was in turmoil, there was a search for blame, a scapegoat. Keith Ross explains a nonsacrificial solution to the crisis: a central counterparty (CCP). Read more

Remembering 9/11 with Jesus

Last updated on: September 17, 2018 at 12:08 pm By Adam Ericksen

We commemorated 9/11 last week. We remember that horrific day, but do we remember in a way that leads to healing? Reflect with the Rev. Adam Ericksen in his latest sermon. Read more