In the days between Christmas and New Year’s I often settle on and commit to a plan for growing spiritually in the year ahead. Yes, there is value in being spontaneous. Yes, … read more

A Sermon on Mark 1:1-8 The way in which the church prepares for Christmas compared to the way the rest of the world prepares for Christmas is confusing to many… read more

I heard myself say it: “It was a life-changing experience.” Everyone in front of me nodded, but a question jabbed me in the side of my head: “Yeah, well if so… read more

Yoga Chapel was started by Bethel Lee, a pastor in The United Church of Canada. Bethel spent three years in the books at Duke Divinity School, studying to be a pastor and… read more

Theological and ethical diversity has been a characteristic of the UMC since its formation in 1968; this was also true to a lesser extent of some of its predecessor denominations. … read more

This week, after months of voting by fans, Major League Baseball held its yearly all-star game. Different players were honored as all-stars and the National League and American… read more