reposted from Rev. Alan Johnson’s entry from May 2017. “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent.” Acts 18:9b “Shhh…” she said so quietly. “I am on medication!” She was 17 years old and came by the booth at the UCC General Synod that I was hosting for our UCC Mental Health […]
Washington Gladden Loved Light, Having Come out of the Shadows of Death – By Rev. Dr. Tim Ahrens
Walter Rauschenbusch called Washington Gladden, “The Father of the Social Gospel Movement.” He was right. From 1882-1918, Dr. Gladden was Senior Minister of First Congregational Church in downtown, Columbus, Ohio. He was a prolific author. He was a champion of justice. First Congregational UCC opened the first Social Justice Park in America in his honor […]
If Only By Rev. Dr. Tim Ahrens
“When Mary met Jesus, she looked at him, and then fell down at his feet. “If only you had been here, Lord,” she said, “my brother would never have died.” John 11:32, J.B. Phillips New Testament translation Mom was beside herself. Her daughter was found dead in her apartment. She had died by suicide. Mom was […]