Movie review: Lady Bird

"I was surprised to see a film that was so respectful of religion and parochial school education. Although the students understandably mock their faith, the nuns and priests who teach the students are presented in caring and compassionate ways. There is a moment of spiritual clarity that takes place late in the film that is [...]

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Feeds the Body and the Soul

By Rick Wolcott* Walking into Medina United Methodist Church (Canal District) on Sunday, November 19 for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner it was easy to see why members tout the church as “a place to begin, a place to belong.” Guests and members, alike, were greeted by a smiling person opening the exterior church door another [...]

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The Commission on a Way Forward released its interim report to the Council of Bishops and shared sketches of models from it with the understanding that the Council is not restricted to these models and that we remain open to learning, listening and improvements. The Commission did not express preference for any particular model, and [...]