The second day of the NEXT Church National Gathering was long. We learned a lot. It was joyful and hard and we have many things to take back to our ministries. Our conversations can become concrete. We began with worship (well, some of us began with breakfast). Bagpipes kicked us off, which @Rev_AaronJWhite said, “Hearing ‘Brave Scotland’ playing on the bagpipes on St. Patrick’s Day! Bold move.” I said, “Free Scotland!” Sorry, St. Patrick’s Day (although so many people were sporting green that I think St. Patrick’s Day is well-represented). @mnewgale I *love* singing The Church’s One Foundation in a sanctuary full of singers. @PastorHallie “I’m sick of screens. I’m using the hymnal, damnit.” And when Brian Ellison began to preach, the Twitterverse went wild. @JoeGenau Will the church really have changed? I hope so…our very life as the body of Christ depends on it @shanibah Grow up church: speak the truth in love. @Raveler1 “May we believe that Truth isn’t j...
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