During these last two weeks I‘ve attended two major events in the life of our church, one of which, our Annual Conference (AC) in Wisconsin Dells, left me weeping tears of despair; and the other, Rev. Amy Delong‘s church trial in Kaukauna, left me rejoicing with tears of joy. The contrast between the two gatherings reflected all that we struggle with and all that we celebrate as people of God.
Personal Reflection: June 2011 – a time of great angst coupled with great hope as I have struggled privately, professionally, theologically and spiritually to reconcile the gospel with the law of the church.