Drew Downs
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Becoming People of Peace
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9 min read
We’ve been given a way out of this mess: The Baptismal Covenant. We just need to see that we already know the way.
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Cleaning up our character after the Siege
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3 min read
After domestic terrorists stormed the U.S. Capitol, people of faith try to understand what is going on with their neighbors. The Good Samaritan whitewash I’ve seen a lot of people of faith try to address the moment in ways they hope will calm the waters of discontent. And there’s something about it that doesn’t entirely…
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The Lie Behind “Don’t Tread on Me”
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2 min read
Seeing the Gadsden flag flown outside an occupied Capitol building reveals the lie behind its words: “Don’t tread on me”. They trod. Which transforms the message. Long used as a Libertarian call to arms, this flag has meant to express a sense of rugged, but equal independence. But under its surface, there has always been…
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And the darkness will not overcome us
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4 min read
My original homily for tonight was going to be light. In part because this day brings out the heady in me. It has a rich history that I am a geek to share as often as possible. But given the events at the capital today, I think we need something a little different. Because this…
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Welcome to Beautiful Prayer Common Prayer
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1 min read
Welcome to Beautiful Prayer, Common Prayer, the first in a series of Faith 15 workshops designed to help you deepen your spiritual life. This season after the Epiphany, we will be exploring prayer. As we get started, I invite you to Watch the attached welcome video. Collect your initial thoughts on prayer. Write them down.…
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My 3 Words for 2021
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2 min read
The three words to guide the year. Join with others writing #my3words for 2021 and make a resolution that will stick.