A New Day Dawns

Sunday was a great day.  I had the privilege of attending events with the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer, the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ.  It was good to be John's chauffeur and colleague as we went to worship with the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, United Church of Christ and to a special program on race at Smith Memorial Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Hillsborough.  John connected deeply in both contexts.  There was enthusiasm and energy in each gathering.  This is a new day in the United Church of Christ. 

It is amazing to behold how the Holy Spirit summons ordinary persons to extraordinary leadership in our denomination.  The Spirit's gifts produce visionary leaders.  The United Church of Christ has been blessed with articulate, compassionate, and courageous leaders throughout its history.  I look forward to the future that God has in store for us and the mission to which we are being called in God's world. 



The Rev. Dr. Avery D. Post and the Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer
meet in Hanover, New Hampshire
 

Holy One, thank you for raising up prophetic leaders among us.  Grant them the wisdom and courage to lead, so that we may be the church that shows no partiality--where all are loved and received and nourished by your grace.   Amen.