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Week 3: God in the Midst of the City
“God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns.” -Ps 46:5 This week is Holy Week, a week that begins with Jesus entering the city of Jerusalem to … Continue reading
Revival and Reform: Reflections on Ecumenical Dialogue and Urban Ministry
I currently live and work at Richmond Hill, an ecumenical retreat center and intentional community in Richmond, VA. Richmond Hill was originally a Catholic convent established in Richmond’s historic Church Hill neighborhood after the Civil War. As the Union army … Continue reading
Of the City, By the City, For the City: On Christian Witness and Mission
I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. -Luke 2:10b-11, NRSV (emphasis added) The city has been an … Continue reading
‘Haves’ and ‘Have-Nots’
The Unity of the Gospel and our Common Need for God’s Compassion Urban ministry is often typified by a focus on those who live in depressed socioeconomic conditions. This type of ministry is almost always associated with conditions of poverty … Continue reading