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Minneapolis Westminster Presbyterian Church: Presbyterian Principles: God alone is Lord of the conscience

On Sunday, April 30, 2023, Rev. Dr. Timothy Hart-Andersen, Senior Pastor at Minneapolis’ Westminster Presbyterian Church, delivered his first of three sermons on Presbyterian Principles. This one focused on ”God alone is Lord of the conscience.”[1] Scripture 1 Corinthians 10:23-32 “All things are permitted,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are permitted,” but … Continue reading Minneapolis Westminster Presbyterian Church: Presbyterian Principles: God alone is Lord of the conscience

Prayer and Meditation for Walter Mondale by Rev. Dr. Timothy Hart-Andersen

At the May 1, 2022 memorial service for Walter Mondale, Rev. Dr. Timothy Hart-Andersen, the Senior Pastor at Mondale’s Minneapolis church, Westminster Presbyterian, delivered the following prayer and Meditation. Prayer “Let us pray:” “Gracious God, we gather in this Easter season to give you thanks and praise for the life and witness of Walter F. … Continue reading Prayer and Meditation for Walter Mondale by Rev. Dr. Timothy Hart-Andersen

Westminster Presbyterian Church: Rejection of Christian Nationalism

Westminster Presbyterian Church, located on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis and the eighth largest Presbyterian church in the U.S., is involved in many social justice ministries, including partnerships with churches in Cuba, Cameroon and Palestine, co-hosting an Afghan family in Minnesota and sponsoring the Westminster Town Hall Forum that presents prominent speakers on topics of … Continue reading Westminster Presbyterian Church: Rejection of Christian Nationalism

The Prayer Jesus Taught: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name”

On February 26, 2023, Rev. Dr. Tim Hart-Andersen, the Senior Pastor at Minneapolis’ Westminster Presbyterian Church, delivered the first of his five sermons on different passages of the Lord’s Prayer. This sermon was on the first sentence (in bold) of that Prayer: ““Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, … Continue reading The Prayer Jesus Taught: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name”

Wall Street Journal Editorial Supports Afghan Evacuees

A recent Wall Street Journal editorial calls for congressional passage of the Afghan Adjustment Act. [1] This is what it said. “President Biden’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 ended the free choice of countless Afghans, and thousands who fled to the U.S. are now at risk of losing even more. A fix is on … Continue reading Wall Street Journal Editorial Supports Afghan Evacuees

Are Anti-Trumpers “the Bad Guys”?

This is the question posed in a recent David Brooks column in the New York Times.[1] He starts out with the admission (or confession) that he is an anti-Trumper who believes that members of this group are “the good guys, the forces of progress and enlightenment” while the “Trumpers are reactionary bigots and authoritarians” who … Continue reading Are Anti-Trumpers “the Bad Guys”?

Human Rights Commentaries by Mary Ann Glendon, Chair of the Commission on Unalienable Rights

A prior post reviewed the limited public record (to date) of the first meeting on October 23 of the Commission on Unalienable Rights. To gain a better understanding of what to expect from the Commission, this blog will examine two recent commentaries on human rights by, and an interview of, the Commission’s Chair, Mary Ann … Continue reading Human Rights Commentaries by Mary Ann Glendon, Chair of the Commission on Unalienable Rights

Mayflower Compact’s 400th Anniversary

On November 21, 1620, the “Agreement Between the Settlers of New Plymouth” (now called the Mayflower Compact), was signed aboard the Mayflower ship by its 41 male passengers while the ship was anchored in Provincetown Harbor within the hook at the northern tip of Cape Cod.[1] Among the signers of the Compact were John Carver, the main author … Continue reading Mayflower Compact’s 400th Anniversary

Presidential Historian Jon Meacham’s Remarks About Walter Mondale at His Memorial Service

At the May 1st Memorial Service for former Vice President Walter Mondale, Presidential Historian Jon Meacham delivered the following remarks.[1] “The story begins the year before he was even old enough to vote. It was a late July afternoon in 1948, and Fritz Mondale, then all of 20, had been put in charge of the … Continue reading Presidential Historian Jon Meacham’s Remarks About Walter Mondale at His Memorial Service

Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer: “Take the Next Best Step”

On June 21, Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer, Professor at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, engaged in an enriching and enjoyable online conversation with Rev. Dr. Matt Skinner, Professor at Luther Seminary and Scholar for Adult Education at Minneapolis’ Westminster Presbyterian Church, as part of a series of “Conversations on Big Questions for a Changing Church.”[1] She … Continue reading Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer: “Take the Next Best Step”