Parish ministry in my happy place this morning.
I often have coffee and breakfast in the pub, and some of the most interesting conversations happen here too.
One of the most common questions I get from trans people and families is, "Where can I go to be safe?"
I made this risk map to help people make these decisions.
It shows the 2-year risk of the worst anti-trans laws.
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In advance of synod & #LLF discussions, some have tweeted this argument (summarised): Jesus condemned sexual immorality. Then, homosexuality was seen as sexually immoral. Therefore Jesus condemned homosexuality.
Settle down for a thread on why this argument is problematic. 1/
Philippines 1:9! May your love overflow more and more- yes! With knowledge and Full insight to know what is best - yes! on that day you may be pure and blameless - please! Having produced the harvest of righteousness- yes!! Through Jesus (yes) for the glory of God!! Yes!!!
9) Good news! This try tank video got us talking about the future and what young people want - the next step is this:
Focus less on toys and more on depth. Build a solid website that reflects how your community walks with Jesus. Pay your employees well. Fund campus ministry!
Ellie, the theology dog, was really trying her best to digest this point from Barth. I get it. It is a good one. - if you think you are better than those you are sent to help then you are actually no help to them at all. - Good choice, Ellie.
Best smile today. One parishioner introduced to me to another parishioner. He explained that I was the online pastor. She wasn't sure what that meant. He explained that I work with the internet at the church. She was delighted and asked if I could fix her phone. I did. :)
Ironically, churches that focus primarily on physical attendance only see declining attendance. Churches that focus on digital connection see the opposite. careynieuwhof.com/its-2032-h… via @cnieuwhof
In the 2020s, churches that gathered people kept falling behind, while churches that connected people continued to grow. careynieuwhof.com/its-2032-h… via @cnieuwhof