The bigggest posts of 2016–including a few surprises!
Archives for 2016
Wesley’s Covenant Prayer in a Post-Christian Context
Can the Wesleyan Covenant Prayer be tweaked to fit today’s context and theological sensibilities?
The most important 7 minute character in Rogue One
[SPOILERS] You’ve been warned.
Faithless Electors and LGBTQ Inclusion in The #UMC
Faithless Electors are a good argument, but a poor parallel to what is going on in The United Methodist Church.
The collateral damage of withholding tithes #UMC
Montana Methodists who withhold their tithes in protest do more damage than they think
Primer on Sex and Gender
Several years ago, I attended a training that was invaluable for my work with LGBTQ people. It helped clarify for my straight white man brain what some aspects of gender, orientation, and identity were…and I thought I would pass on. There are four terms that we tend to use interchangeably and it is helpful to show […]
Dear Methodosia, What To Say To You?
A revision of Hamilton’s “Dear Theodosia” into a lament and charge for The United Methodist Church
How Christians can respond to “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
The problematic lyrics in the popular Christmas song should lead to reflection on church and culture’s gendered language.
What Trump’s Election reveals about the Wesleyan Covenant Association
Trump’s election helps The UMC understand the Wesleyan Covenant Association’s base of support and potential for disruption of the institution.
Safety Pin Slacktivism is about Community, not Change
Slacktivism is annoying and short-sighted and doesn’t actually cause change–but there might still be redeeming value to it.
