One of the exercises the Council participated in during their recent Leadership Retreat was to think about where they saw Greenbelt Community Church in the biblical narrative.  They had four situations to consider:  The sending of the Twelve, the early church in the book of Acts, the story of Mary and Martha, and the story… Read More »

I first became involved in refugee resettlement during the Vietnam war.  As the war was concluding, it became obvious to my husband and I that we needed to take the necessary measures to make possible an exit for a Vietnamese family that had become part of our family by love and choice.  Working under guidance… Read More »

Happy Midweek GCC family.  This email, and others to follow once a week, is my attempt to keep in contact with you, at times inspire you, at times inform you and generally speak to you in the role of pastor integrating the day-to-day things of life to our life of faith and our witness as… Read More »

This weekend I am leading a training experience for our church Council on the subject of “Leading a Congregation in Times of Change.” The very word “change” tends to make us nervous. Change means different than it is right now, and we like things as they are. It is a very human reaction. Change is… Read More »

“Where were you when…..?”  The answer is driving up Interstate 95 after completing my food shopping task at Ft. Belvoir Commissary. Although I knew that there was a high probability the Supreme Court would rule to void Roe v. Wade, it still felt like a gut punch. Not because my personal past includes an abortion.… Read More »

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s famous quote “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”, seems as appropriate today as it did in 1933. Then the critical issue was the Great Depression and the threat of American banking dissolving. The fears and anxieties were legitimate.  The new President faced a difficult challenge. He needed a change in attitude… Read More »

Young Thoughts from the Corner of Hillside and Crescent This weekend is one of those “hallowed ground” times for me. Memorial Day has certain traditions, certain memories that go along with it. The flag goes up that day. On Sunday evening I’ll be watching the annual PBS Memorial Day Concert from the Mall and yes,… Read More »

Grace and peace be with you this Eastertide. As I look out the window of my office, I see that miraculous transition point between winter and spring.  Some trees are still bare, others are leafing with fresh yellow-green color.  If I look out other windows or walk around the church’s yard, I see the pinks… Read More »