Tag: Chautauqua

Just Listen

.Reading time 4 minutes.

My experience at Chautauqua ended with an opportunity to speak with the leadership as well as a major donor of the New Clergy Program.  We had shared our experiences of racism with our colleagues earlier in the week and afterwards persons came to each of us to offer what they thought was the best response to the numerous […]

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The Beatitudes of Race

.Reading time 3 minutes.

Today marks day six at the Chautauqua Institution and I have never wanted a “learning vacation” to be over so quickly.  Joy is found in the mere thought of packing and leaving.  The racist incidents and remarks continue to mount as we have learned that we will not be talking with the leadership about it […]

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I Saw Evil Today

.Reading time 1 minute.

I saw evil today, in old and wrinkled bodies They were panting but still breathing Still willing to give it voice Now at the end of life, I don’t understand the need for allegiance   Still talking in search of youthful ears to live on in Still talking despite all that has been said that […]

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