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By: Theological unity–another take « Sermons in Stones

Theological unity–another take « Sermons in Stones — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:07:41 +0000

[...] ways of stating our purpose: “To transform ourselves, each other, and the world”; the benediction we say at the end of each service; the vision I once set out here. None of them, in my opinion, requires [...]

By: Amy Zucker Morgenstern

Amy Zucker Morgenstern — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:23:37 +0000

I’m glad, Laurel! It does sound timeless, and part of the reason is that parts of it are very old. “Return no one evil for evil,” “support the weak,” and that lovely line, “hold fast to what is good,” come from 1 Thessalonians 5.

By: Laurel McClure

Laurel McClure — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:02:57 +0000

I love the benediction, and I would not have guessed that it was a recent addition, as it feels timeless. Ritual is important, and repetition is part of ritual. I trust I will have memorized the words, in time, and holding hands will be easier.