Reflecting on National Grief and Bereavement Day 2025
One of the great gifts of ministry is creating space for grief. There are times we do this very well, and other times we struggle to know what to do. I’ll share a few vignettes and resources that have inspired me to learn new ways to be present to grief.
Celebrating Diversity in Worship: Lessons from Nigerian Friends
I am extremely blessed to be part of a church that values music and diversity. One area of growth is in our Nigerian membership. About four times a year, we shift the worship to an intergenerational experience. On Sunday November 17, the worship was shaped around the gifts and stories from our Nigerian friends.