Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Mark Y. A. Davies

“Going Local”

Download the Morning Program HERE or just read it below. Marks comments about his upcoming discourse: Going Local OF HIS UPCOMING DISCOURSE MARK WRITES:  2000-mile salads, money streaming out of our local communities, dependence on global corporations, living in debt, little to no connection and commerce with the people around us, over-dependence on fossil fuel, depopulation and … Continue reading “Going Local”

The Importance of Diversity for Human and Ecological Communities

The morning program (appears here on Saturday) The Importance of Diversity for Human and Ecological Communities. The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading The most sustainable and resilient ecological communities are those with greater biodiversity.  What lessons might we learn from nature about the significance of diversity for the well-being of our human communities. Returning again … Continue reading The Importance of Diversity for Human and Ecological Communities

Democracy in Danger

Download the Morning Program HERE … or read it below. ABOUT THIS MORNING’S ASSEMBLY:   An exploration of proactive practices for peace in a world ripe for conflict. INTRODUCING OUR GUEST MINISTER: Leading today’s morning assembly is the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies.  Mark is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics at Oklahoma City … Continue reading Democracy in Danger

Waging Peace in a Climate of Conflict

Download The Morning Program here – or read it w/o downloading below. ABOUT THIS MORNING’S ASSEMBLY:   An exploration of proactive practices for peace in a world ripe for conflict. INTRODUCING OUR GUEST MINISTER: Leading today’s morning assembly is the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies.  Mark is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics at … Continue reading Waging Peace in a Climate of Conflict

The Power of Justice: The Life and Legacy of Desmond Tutu

Reflections on the life of one of the most important leaders for racial and social justice of our time and the gifts he left us to address the urgent challenge for social justice in the present and future.​​ THE MORNING PROGRAM With Amazement & Admiration Our Annual Thanks and Appreciation Gathering On Sunday, Feb. 20 … Continue reading The Power of Justice: The Life and Legacy of Desmond Tutu

Mindful Peacemaking: The Life and Legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh

Reflections on the life of one of the most important peacemakers of our time and the gifts he left us to address the urgent challenge of peacemaking in the present and future. THE MORNING PROGRAM (also available below) Leading today’s morning assembly is the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies.  Mark is the Wimberly Professor of … Continue reading Mindful Peacemaking: The Life and Legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh

The Sin of Nicaea

The Sin of Nicaea The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading You can read the Morning Program at the bottom of this post, or you can download the Morning Program to your device. An exploration of problematic relationships between church and state, especially when the power of the state is used to enforce adherence to … Continue reading The Sin of Nicaea