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2026
A Resistance Songbook Emerges
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have...
Interruption, Disruption, or Invitation?
On the weekend that many Christians paused to remember the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King...
Weekly Reflection: What Happened to Liam?
What happened to Liam? A distraught pre-school teacher in Minneapolis is dreading this...
Weekly Reflections: The Witness of Two Women Years Apart
Two women in different places and from different times in our nation's history shared the...
Weekly Reflection: Choosing Another Way
On January 6, many Christians around the world observe Epiphany. The gospel for this day is the...
2025
Weekly Reflection: 25 in 26
This is a special time in the history of the Cornelius Corps. The new year of 2026 will mark the...
Weekly Reflection: Year End Campaign – Building Hope Together
Greetings to you from Cornelius Corps during this holy season of Advent and Christmas. This is the...
Weekly Reflection: “And a Little Child Shall Lead Them”
"...And a little child shall lead them." These words of the prophet Isaiah (11:6) are popular at...
Weekly Reflection: The Message in the Manger
As we continue through the season of Advent and prepare for Christmas, one of the signs of the...
Weekly Reflection: Commitment, Courage, Community
This week marks the 70th anniversary of two milestones of the modern Civil Rights Movement. On...
Weekly Reflection: “Give Thanks In (not for) All Circumstances”
The following familiar words of the Apostle Paul are quoted often at this time of year: "... give...
Weekly Reflection: Reclaiming Charlotte’s Web
This week ICE and Homeland Security chose Charlotte, NC as the most recent target for their...
Weekly Reflection: Honoring or Erasing Black Veterans
Earlier this week our nation observed Veterans Day - the annual holiday to remember and honor the...
Weekly Reflection: Too Far Yet?
In a recent interview on 60 Minutes, President Trump was asked if he thought that ICE has gone...
Weekly Reflection: Using Poor People as Pawns
The federal government shutdown is in its fifth week. If it does not end in the next two days,...
Weekly Reflection: Two Pillars – One Foundation
This Weekly Reflection features a powerful video reflection by The Rev. Adrienne Reedy, an artist,...
Weekly Reflection: In Good Company
This Saturday along with millions of people around the nation, I will participate in the No Kings...
2024
Facing the Future With Gratitude and Faith
I want to express my deep gratitude to God and to everyone who contributed to the Cornelius Corps...
Cornelius Corps Year End Campaign: Reflection by The Rev. Adrienne Reedy
Greetings to you from Cornelius Corps during this holy season of Advent and Christmas. This is the...
Year End Campaign – Gratitude for the Past
Greetings to you from Cornelius Corps during this holy season of Advent and Christmas. This is the...
Weekly Reflection: The North Star and Cornelius Corps
This Weekly Reflection is written by the Rev. Stephen Reedy. He serves on the Board of Directors...
Weekly Reflection: Going Forward With Gratitude
As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we do so in society and world characterized by fear,...
Weekly Reflection: Tamir Ten Years Later
Ten years ago this week on November 22, 2014, twelve year old Tamir Rice was shot by police while...
Weekly Reflection: Remembering Another Kind of Veteran
On Monday of this week, our nation celebrated Veterans' Day when we honor those who served in all...
Weekly Reflection: The Post-Election Unchanging Agenda
In this post-election week, many of us are shocked and saddened by the agenda that the majority of...
Weekly Reflection: “Did You Vote?”
This Weekly Reflection is written by the Rev. Adrienne Reedy. She serves on the Board of Directors...
Weekly Reflection: “We All Fit the Description”
Racial stereotypes and racial bias have real and tragic consequences. Thirty five years ago this...
Weekly Reflection: Believe the Survivors
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 was recently awarded to a Japanese organization called Nihon...
Weekly Reflection: Voices of Peace Amid the Pain
Earlier this week marked the one year anniversary of the horrendous October 7 attack on Israel by...
2023
Weekly Reflection: Finding Jesus in Bethlehem in 2023
During this Christmas season, the nativity scene is one of the most beloved images in many...
Weekly Reflection: A Different Kind of Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is one of the most anticipated days of the year. Children await the coming of Santa....
Weekly Reflection: Keeping Us All in the Family
Norman Lear died on December 5 at the age of 101. He was a prolific writer and producer who was...
Weekly Reflection: A Time to Remember All the Children
At this time of year, our thoughts turn to the Christmas season as experienced by children. Many...
Weekly Reflection: Predator or Person
Twenty five years ago this week, an article in the Weekly Standard by Princeton Political Science...
Weekly Reflection: “Where Were You When…?”
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November...
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