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Tag: July 4

The United States at 250

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In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard reflects on what it means to celebrate, with open-eyed honesty, the gifts and challenges of our nation’s 250th anniversary.

Patriotism = engagement

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For David Ascher, patriotism is active engagement to make our country better for all, to promote the common good, to do justice, and to resist evil and oppression when we… Continue Reading Patriotism = engagement

Consider the whole of our history

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In our July 4 celebrations, says Bishop David Bard, may we remember the complexities of our history and enlarge our memory so that our future might be better than our… Continue Reading Consider the whole of our history

Honest love of country

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Bishop David Alan Bard challenges us to see our nation and its history with honest eyes, not only celebrating the things we love but working together to change it for… Continue Reading Honest love of country

Work together to fix the problems

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How do we begin to heal our nation’s brokenness? Cheryl Bistayi ponders what might happen if we worked together to find solutions rather than shouting at the problems.

Remembering freedom

Rev. Dr. Amy Steele challenges us to remember human freedom in every corner of the world, starting with the ground on which we stand.

Charlene Frances Paige Garrett

Charlene Frances Paige Garrett Charlene Frances Paige Garrett, 89, arrived at her Heavenly home on July 17, 2019, with her family by her side. Charlene was born April 13, 1930,… Continue Reading Charlene Frances Paige Garrett

Carol A. Wingeier

Carol A. Wingeier We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Douglas E. Wingeier, Retired Elder of the Michigan Conference (transferred from the Wisconsin Conference) on the… Continue Reading Carol A. Wingeier