by James Melson | Mar 30, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
In the cycle of Scripture readings called the Revised Common Lectionary, the epistle reading for this coming Sunday is Philippians 2: 5-11. This familiar passage starts with the words, “Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.” It goes on to describe the...
by James Melson | Mar 23, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
In these uncertain and challenging times, each day we hear of more ways that cities, counties, states, and the federal government are taking steps to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus. For now “social distancing” and regular hand washing are two major ways...
by James Melson | Mar 16, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
In these strange and uncertain times of “social distancing” caused by Covid 19, it is a blessing to see examples of people finding creative ways to support and care for each other. The self-sacrifcial commitment of health care providers in our country and around the...
by James Melson | Mar 9, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
March 7 was the 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, one of the most famous events in the modern civil rights movement. On that Sunday in 1965, peaceful marchers led by John Lewis and Hosea Williams were brutally beaten and tear gassed by Alabama State Troopers and...
by James Melson | Mar 2, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
On Sunday morning, I was invited to worship at The District Church in Washington, DC where Andrew Young spoke to the congregation. At almost 88 years old, he is one of the living legacies of the Civil Rights Movement. As a friend and colleague of Martin Luther, King...
by James Melson | Feb 24, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
Today is the final Monday in February, the month that has become identified as Black History Month. Why was February chosen to lift up the contributions of African Americans to the history and culture of our nation? That answer goes back to 1926 when the Harvard...
