So late!

Had a church meeting tonight that went on longer than it was supposed to but we really had such a good discussion. There are some of our siblings in the wider church that I just marvel at. How do you look at yourself in the mirror and call yourself Christian? How do you read the same Bible I do, learn about how Jesus behaved, then turn your back on us?! We recognise the need for the body of Christ to work together, but they don't even recognise us as part of that body. And whilst we quibble over the meaning of a very small number of verses - not even chapters, let alone books! - nothing is done about poverty, or war, or challenging power structures!!!

*deep breath* 

But we've put our foot on a particular path, recognising that there are barriers to our engagement, but trusting that they can be removed by us working with our siblings. Or, at least, the ones who are prepared to work with us!

Oh, Mother Church - how beautifully broken you are...