Standing at the front of the church, I was surrounded not only by the kind faces of the congregation in their pews. I was also encircled by my own memories and thoughts. It often strikes me that even the most intense moments of communion leave some private core of a person quite alone. 'Self-conscious' is a term often bandied about. But when are we ( Read more... )

I've recently been attending church. The pleasure this experience gives me has been a genuine surprise. I met the pastor through a chance encounter in my neighborhood and I wanted to hear him speak. However, the church was having a rash of guest speakers around then, so I didn't hear one of his sermons right off. That was a blessing, since the ( Read more... )