". . . for just love to unfold in any situation, we must first weep with those who weep. We must have empathy for those who suffer from injustice." The Rev. Dr. Christa Compton and The Rev. Gladys Moore, "Just Love" Bible study, Session 1, Gather July/August 2020

"Now we too are called to be God’s messengers, in whatever ways we can." -- The Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman, "The hour is coming," Gather May/June 2023 gathermagazine.org/the-hour-is-co… #mondaymotivation

"When we see things through the eyes of others, the world opens up around us—and in some ways our faith becomes more simple." --Sarah Carson, "The gift of generations," Gather May 2017 gathermagazine.org/the-gift-of-ge…

"In life, we plant more seeds than will thrive. More branches grow than will do well together. God's gift of growth includes pruning--moving us away from fear and stagnation to joy and abundance." --Cara Strickland, "Time for pruning," Gather July/August 2022

Enjoy the video supplement for Session 1 of the "Salvation now" Bible study by the Rev. Dr. Anna Madsen. gathermagazine.org/may-june-2023-… 🎥

". . . The life of faith calls us to cut some things so we can do others. Saying no, establishing boundaries, deciding to stop doing something, leaving a place behind and even ending relationships are all important parts of life." --The Rev. Katie Hines-Shah

"And that’s the visit of Mary to Elizabeth. One tired young woman hoping for kindness, and one blissful older woman pouring it out upon her, with the joyful, loving extravagance that’s always a sign of the Holy Spirit at work." --Audrey Novak Riley gathermagazine.org/why-has-this-h…

The month of June offers a wealth of holy opportunities. gathermagazine.org/the-holy-month… #FlashbackFriday

"However you’re praying—with words, sighs, or tears—God hears you." --The Rev. Kimberly Knowle-Zeller, "Rocking chair prayers," Gather May/June 2023 gathermagazine.org/rocking-chair-… #motherhood #prayer #monday

Have you read Love Without Limits? You'll want to do that b4 the Just Love Gathering welcatg.org. Author, Dr. Jacqueline Busse, will be with us, speaking in plenary sessions & offering a book discussion as a workshop. Register today for the discounted rate thru 6/15.

"God’s love for us is a sacred invitation to live with compassion, courage, and freedom to be the person we were lovingly made to be.” --Aubrey Thonvold, "God's table for all," Gather June 2022 gathermagazine.org/gods-table-for… #fridayfuel #pridemonth

"The most important thing no one ever told me about parenting? That I’d somehow have to slowly stop doing it, or at least let up on the gas in heartbreaking ways."--The Rev. Lisa A. Smith gathermagazine.org/clinging-and-l…

“Nets can offer us safety, but safety is not always the better way. What looks like safety can end up entangling us. What looks like security can keep us from the true freedom into which God invites us.”—Michelle DeRusha gathermagazine.org/safety-is-not-… #fridayfuel #friday

“Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate and continue to stand with one another and speak out for justice and equality.” In today’s blog. #Juneteenth #ActBoldly #WeAreWELCA womenoftheelca.org/blog/uncategor…

"Dandelions grow fast, their roots are deep, and they can survive harsh conditions." Jennifer Grant writes about the miracle of the Dandelion in the May/June issue of Gather. gathermagazine.org/dandelions/ #summer #gather #dandelion

"Holy Scripture is not only intense, but clear: Being part of the Christian community is not for the faint of heart. Jesus’ love compels us to intense, gnawing acts of grace and mercy at home and in the world." --The Rev. Julia Seymour, "Help me to chew." Gather, May/June 2023

"Jesus, you love us. Jesus, you challenge us. Jesus, you send us out into the world, only to find there’s nowhere we can go where you’re not already there to welcome us." --The Rev. Julia Seymour, "Help me to chew." Gather May/June 2023 #WednesdayWisdom

"Remember that you are never alone as you seek to make your corner of the world reflect God's vision of just love."--The Rev. Dr. Christa Compton and the Rev. Gladys Moore, "Just Love," Bible study, session 1, Gather June 2020 #justlove #Throwback #ThrowbackThursday

“Jesus gives us full life and freedom so that justice may abound … [Yet] achieving Beloved Community will be hard won. We will not accidentally become a more just society. We must be intentional...” --The Rev. Angela T. !Khabeb, “Just Life,” June 2021 Gather Bible study

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