You can read the Bill here. Chairman Loertscher and members of the Committee, My name is Marci Glass and I am the pastor of Southminster Presbyterian Church, here to speak against House Bill 516. In his introduction, Rep. Nate spoke about getting a retinal scan at the eye doctor, or an X-ray for a broken…
A sermon preached at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Boise, Idaho February 21, 2016 Mark 10:32-52 I only made it one verse into this reading before I got stuck this week. We’re told Jesus and the disciples were heading to Jerusalem, which isn’t a surprise. Jesus has been quite clear that it is his final destination and…
Today Pope Francis questioned whether or not Donald Trump is a Christian. Pope Francis said, A “person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian. This is not in the Gospel. As far as what you said about whether I would advise to vote or not to…
Republican Sherry Nuxoll has introduced a bill in the Idaho Senate Education Committee that would “expressly permit” public school teachers to use the Bible while studying such topics as literature, history, biology, music, and world geography. The Education Committee unanimously agreed to introduce the bill. Of course, teachers today are free to use the Bible…
I have great respect for Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. So I was disappointed to hear Albright recently said this when campaigning for Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire: “We can tell our story of how we climbed the ladder, and a lot of you younger women think it’s done. It’s not done. There is…
A sermon preached at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Boise, Idaho. Jan 9, 2016 Mark 2:1-22 We just heard a rather long passage from early in Mark’s gospel. As I’ve mentioned before, Jesus wastes no time after his baptism to get to work. He heals people. He preaches. He heals more people. He draws large crowds. …
I had the honor of delivering the invocation at the City Council meeting tonight as Mayor Bieter and members of the City Council were sworn in. I always enjoy watching the political process at work and am grateful for the men and women who serve our city in this capacity. Here is the prayer I…
My Star Word this year was Miracle. When the word chose me, I wasn’t sure what to do with it. Miracles seem to be things that happen to people, not things you actively seek out. Plenty of miracles didn’t happen in 2015. I didn’t win the lottery. (I also didn’t play the lottery, so it…
by Marci Auld Glass (Incorporating Howard Thurman’s poem “the Meaning of Christmas” and the PCUSA service for Renewal of Baptism). This morning we will be renewing our baptismal vows. If you have not been baptized yet, please be invited to participate with us during the liturgy. And then I invite you to join us for…
At church, I’ve asked people to “take their pastor” to work. They see me at work, primarily. I often have no idea how they spend their days or do while at their vocation. A few people have already taken me up on this. I’m hoping for more invitations after the holidays (hint, hint! Southminster!) Whether…
Glass Overflowing 