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Word from Grace Street: Life as Preparation for Death

May 25, 2011, Christianity (85)

My Dear People,

"So I end this book by calling you to live fully, to love wastefully, to be all that you can be and to dedicate yourselves to building a world in which everyone has a better opportunity to do the same. That to me is to be a part of God and to do the work of God. That to me is to be a disciple of Jesus. Finally, that to me is the way to prepare for life after death."  -- Bishop Jack Spong

This week I was reading back through Bishop Spong's latest book Eternal Life: A New Vision and came across these compelling and refreshing words.

As he puts it, still more succinctly, "I prepare for death by living."

And may we all do so. This day and each day.

And, through us, by the power of God, may God's Kingdom come.

Your brother in Christ,

Wallace+

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Changing the World, Step by Step

January 26, 2011, People of St. Paul's (42), Church (77), City & Commonwealth (63), Equality (12), In the News (Richmond) (74)

Posted by Kimberly Allen

On Monday, the President of Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) was profiled in "HOME Leader Fights for Fair Housing," in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Speaking to the reporter, Connie Chamberlin explained what motivates her work at HOME:

"I work for an organization that has a mission that involves changing the world, and it's doing a good job step by step."

And change the world they do, showing up day after day and doing the unsung legwork necessary to fight discrimination in housing access and remain a force for justice in our city.

HOME, with St. Paul's roots, was founded in 1971 and celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

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