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The Social Gospel–– The Reverend Ms. Katherine H. Shaner, Minister of MissionAs we begin another new year, I offer these words tocarry with us:Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creatingmore unintended consequences,and failing to achieveanything useful.— Margaret WheatlyMy 2013 prayer is for a year of deep reflection, clearvision and the intended consequences of workingtoward the justice and peace Christ proclaims. Amen.Hey biblical scholars and theologians! Rev. Kate Huey assembled good stuff onEpiphany (this Sunday) at Weekly Seeds from the UCC. Read Where is the Child? here:http://bit.ly/UmKMSjDaniel Burke of Religion News Service asks us to imagine Martin Luther and JohnCalvin on YouTube. Wow, I need to sit down. His article The 7 Most ProvocativeReligious Videos of 2012 on YouTube is here: http://bit.ly/12SjnM0This reflection on 1 Chronicles 28:1-10, entitled What I had Planned referencesa prayer written by Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero shortly before hisassassination. It is easily my favorite prayer: http://bit.ly/Ysn7zzUntil next time, NamasteREAD.THIS. Violence, It isn’t just about guns presents researchand reasons why violence increases in ANY society.http://bit.ly/UIovQJThe award for The Social Gospel’s Best Title Ever goesto Freedom Tastes Like Hummus. So good right? Readthe equally good article, by the executive director of ananti human- trafficking organization, here:http://bit.ly/VuredQQuote of the week:There must exist a paradigm, a practical model forsocial change that includes an understanding of waysto transform consciousness that are linked to efforts totransform structures.— bell hooks, Killing Rage: Ending RacismThe views expressed in the recommended websites do not necessarily reflect the views of First Community Church.5