Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
September 1, 2021
Beloved of Christ,
You probably join me in feeling heartache watching the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan unfold. As evacuations have taken place, many Afghani families are […]
Statewide COVID-19 Freeze
Beloveds,
I have extremely important news of which I want you to be aware. This week, Governor Brown and state health officials have announced statewide […]
Let Love Be Genuine
Dear Ones in Christ,
I find myself praying for you with with my sighs, my steps, my search for sturdy touchstones like […]
7-1-20 Reopening Update from Bishop Laurie
Hello Beloveds,
A few words on reopening as we see rates of confirmed cases and deaths rise again, and as Gov. Brown mandates masks in all public places […]
6-10-20 Metanoia Moment
There is hope when we remember
that we are all beloveds of God,
made in the divine image,
and that we are all called to metanoia work.
[…]
6-2-20 Called to Justice
Dear Beloved of God,
Today is the Tuesday after Pentecost. And Spirit? She is swirling! Now, as then, we stand at […]
5-28-20 Bishop Laurie on Delaying Reopening of Churches
Dear friends in Christ,
As June approaches, it is time for us to check-in about in-person gatherings. The messages coming from our elected leaders can be contradictory and […]
7 Tips for Grieving a Loved One at Home in the Time of COVID
My friend Ray died last week. I’m still in shock.
We are living in crazy, bewildering and uncertain times. Thanks to this pandemic, we are grieving […]
3-17-20 Letter from Bishop Laurie
Lovers of Christ,
These are unprecedented times to be a spiritual leader. I have been holding you, your families, your congregations, and your communities in prayer, offering petitions and […]
3-12-20 Bishop Laurie on COVID-19
March 12, 2020
Dear siblings in Christ’s liberating love,
God knows there is enough anxiety in the air in this intense and polarized election season when climate change is […]