What a joy it was to be in Berlin for the 21st Assembly of the Diakonia World Federation under the theme: Diakonia – Healing and Wholeness for the World. The assembly met at St. Johaness Stift in the Spandau region of Berlin from July 1-July 8. The schedule was intense and the speakers were outstanding. […]
It has been a privilege to serve through Wittenberg English Ministry (WEM) in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany. WEM began 17 years ago through the vision of The Rev. Keith Loesch and the Lord Mayor of Wittenberg. The concept is to provide a ministry to English speaking peoples as they encounter Wittenberg. There are three audiences: tourists […]
My time in Germany has allowed me to think about many things. One thing I have pondered is the tendency that many have to fear and resist personal reflection and asking challenging questions. Why are there those who refuse to reflect? Why are there those who are afraid of questions? Why are there those who […]
This newsletter is finally coming to you from central Germany. So much has been happening that it has been hard to keep up with this newsletter. You will find a fairly regular blog on my web site which outlines some of what I have been doing and thinking about. As I serve this summer, I […]
It would be very easy for Americans to have a perception that Wittenberg has not changed in 497 years. Romantics would like to think that Reformers walk the streets as they once did and that great theological discussions abound. Maybe somewhere, but in actuality, Wittenberg is a thriving city of people living the diversity of […]