by corneliuscorps | Nov 20, 2024 | 2024, Weekly Reflection
Ten years ago this week on November 22, 2014, twelve year old Tamir Rice was shot by police while playing with a toy gun in a park in Cleveland, OH. He died the next day. Tamir’s death shocked people around the country and was a catalyst in the emerging Black...
by corneliuscorps | Nov 12, 2024 | 2024, Weekly Reflection
On Monday of this week, our nation celebrated Veterans’ Day when we honor those who served in all branches of the military. An event that happened 64 years ago this week, reminded me of our need to remember and honor another kind of veteran, those who put their...
by corneliuscorps | Nov 7, 2024 | 2024, Weekly Reflection
In this post-election week, many of us are shocked and saddened by the agenda that the majority of Americans chose for our nation. I am not referring to the historical differences between Democrats and Republicans concerning the nature of government. I am referring to...
by corneliuscorps | Oct 31, 2024 | 2024, Weekly Reflection
This Weekly Reflection is written by the Rev. Adrienne Reedy. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Cornelius Corps and is a gifted artist, musician, speaker, and writer. I am grateful for the many ways she shares her gifts with our ministry including the...
by corneliuscorps | Oct 24, 2024 | 2024, Weekly Reflection
Racial stereotypes and racial bias have real and tragic consequences. Thirty five years ago this week there was an infamous case in Boston that illustrates this painful reality. A white man named Charles Stuart made a 911 call to report that he and his pregnant wife...
