To the Christian churches in America: Grace and peace to you in the eternal name of Christ and the human name of Jesus! Even though seas, and language, and time separate us, may we always remember we are united in God’s unending love. Forever and ever, Amen.
All the way back in the year 2000, I sat, glued to my tv in Redlands as I watched the Olympic high dive finals taking place in Sydney, Australia. Against all odds, the American diver, Laura Wilkinson, was in the medal hunt.
All the way back in the year 2000, I sat, glued to my tv in Redlands as I watched the Olympic high dive finals taking place in Sydney, Australia. Against all odds, the American diver, Laura Wilkinson, was in the medal hunt.
The Elders of Paradox Church unanimously voted to commit our church to work of anti-racism in 2020. Every year since then, we reexamine our commitments and update them to meet the needs of our present day.
The Elders of Paradox Church unanimously voted to prioritize the empowerment of women in 2019. Every year since then, we reexamine our commitments and update them to meet the needs of our present day.
The Elders of Paradox Church unanimously voted to be an open and affirming church in 2018. Every year since then, we reexamine our commitments and update them to meet the needs of our present day.
This alternate telling is not written to replace the original Biblical text. Rather, this telling is written with the intent to help the reader grow in appreciation of the original story of Jesus' baptism in Mark 1.
