Re-entry after any vacation is always interesting.  This time it seemed especially difficult.  While we were gone I had the luxury of not watching the news, reading emails or looking at Facebook.  Occasionally we’d hear a little bit, but not being constantly reminded of “the news” it was easy enough to dismiss the little we heard.  That also meant there was a lot to catch up on, and it was overwhelming.
 
These are difficult days on so many levels it’s hard to know where to start.  So, I won’t.  We’ve all heard most of what is happening.  It won’t help to rehash it or even bemoan it.  As a white Christian pastor I feel a responsibility to say something, to do something, but I haven’t figured out what that is yet.  I just re-entered the world of Facebook today and I saw lots of wise words and comments.  So, I’m at a loss as to what I may have to contribute to all of that.  I trust I’ll know when the time is right.
 
I have no doubt, however, that who we are and what we do at Trinity and in Cedar-Riverside is important, especially now……still…..again.