What Pope Francis’ life and death mean to this Presbyterian Pastor While not unexpected, the news of Pope Francis’ death today evoked both sadness and gratitude within me. I gave thanks that Francis’ suffering and ill health were now over, and that he has now joined the countless faithful of the church triumphant. Yet I also join my Catholic family,…
Good people, A recent Post-Dispatch article (found here) is a sobering reminder of the depth and breadth of hunger and financial need in the St Louis area. I encourage you to read it together with the photos and captions that let us glimpse the lives of some of our neighbors whom the food pantries serve. Early in the pandemic, I…
Blog Post by Rev. Dr. Aline Russel Member of Public Witness Team There is something very compelling about the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II when he speaks. I first became aware of him when the news reported the “Moral Mondays” he was leading in North Carolina, and then I heard him live at Ecumenical Advocacy Days in D.C. He…