Pining for the glory years

I don’t remember the church of the glory days, but I do remember the church that pined after the glory days. I am wedged between Generation X and millennials, between the ordination of women and the birth of the ELCA. Like so many of my pastors, I have been called into congregations hungry for change, growth and life–as long as these things do not disrupt the sacred cows of culture and tradition. While I do not grieve for the glory days, an important part of my work is to grieve with those who grieve.

This message is an excerpt from “Living like it matters” by Meta Herrick Carlson in the June 2017 issue of Gather magazine. Today is the 14th Sunday after Pentecost. Do you enjoy these free Daily Grace messages? If so, donate now to further the ministry.