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As the sunlight turns to shadow,
And life loosens its firm hold;

As life approaches ending
What times should we recall?

All things exist in flowing change,
All things are ever moving,

As a tree that reaches up
To embrace the rays of light

Are we followers of Jesus
Or disciples of Saint Paul?

All who claim to follow Jesus
To prophetic roles are called.

All things are bound together now;
Without that basic binding force

All cultures chose to name a God
To fight for them in times of war,

Acid speech breeds violent acts
As does use of hurtful names.

This hymn is appropriate for Earth Day and other environmental worship services. Recording and video by Ken Janzen.

In Bill’s belief, attempting to control the actions of God through the manipulation of prayers is best replaced by increasing awareness of God’s processes within the evolution of the Cosmos and of ourselves.

It’s no secret that the United Methodist Church is fracturing, primarily over LGBTQ issues. Thousands of UMC churches have already disaffiliated from the denomination.

William (Bill) Livingstone Wallace is a retired New Zealand Methodist Minister and one of our most prolific contributors.

This simple prayer is inspired by the writings of Brian McLaren.

The religious traditions of the world affirm that we should treat others as we wish to be treated, but too often our laws are cruel.

The book series provides solid arguments for inclusion of LGBTQ+ Christians in the world’s religious denominations. This book also examines the continuing exodus for those in the LGBTQ+ community and others who have no interest in being included in today’s mainstream churches.

Initially written as a somber a cappella piece for a worship service, this version is musically full and rich, leaning toward hope while still acknowledging the grief so many of us feel from deaths caused by gun violence.

Holy One, lover of all, knowing that you desire that all people should live in joy and
wellness, we ask today for strength and guidance in the work we do to build a just and peaceful
society.