The holidays were the dizzying mix of emotions and activities for me. I had the hone to preach at the Christmas Day service at St Matthew San Mateo, Auburn. It was a pajama mass. It was a strange joyful experience to be in PJs for Eucharist. I felt a little bit like a child which was fitting for the celebration of God becoming a child. The rest of that week was taken up with family activities and things of that nature.

This past week two members of our community suffered loses in their families. The Rev. Edie Weller lost her husband John and the Rev. Fred Jessett lost his daughter Victoria.

We hold them all in our prayers and offer our support and love. Fred and Edie are long time partners in the ministries of racial justice and reconciliation. Both of them are mentors and peers but most especially friends. We will stand with in their time of grief.