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martinlutherking

Rediscovering lost values

Forget the overdone “I have a dream” speech, read a sermon by Martin Luther King in 1954, in the middle of the cold war and on the cusp of the Civil Rights movement. Hear the themes of peacemaking, justice and civil rights. While you’re there, check out the other items in the King Papers Project.

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Shopping Alert List

You’ve probably heard of blood diamonds, but here’s a list from Foreign Policy online of other items you’ll want to avoid this season. Part of good stewardship is making sure that others are not exploited. Click here to read the list of “killer products.” (Photo by paceofthepeople used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Preach Labor Issues from the Pulpits

In the richest country in the world, more than 2 million full-time, year-round workers live below the poverty line, struggling to pay for necessities.  Interfaith Worker Justice suggests you join other churches in focusing Labor Day weekend services on the injustices facing low-wage workers. (Photo by Rob Shenk under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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The Poor Man’s Lamb (or, how power and injustice make cozy bedfellows)

Lectionary Reflection for June 13, 2010
Third Sunday after Pentecost
This week’s lessons flow with a strong undercurrent that considers the relationship between power and injustice. Fortunately for us, Jesus models a different use of power.