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So, this pilgrimage draws to an end. There will be much to consider in the coming months. In one way, it seemed to end quickly… in other ways it seemed to last a very long time. Sunday, September 28, 2025: We stayed two nights near Alexandria to be able to worship at Trinity United Methodist…
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Within Francis Asbury’s time space, we have entered December, 1791. Last night, we rested in Annapolis, MD and awoke this morning, ready for a walking tour of waypoints near our hotel. Friday, September 26, 2025: Our first walking stop was to the “Circle” where the Maryland State House is located… but St. Anne’s Episcopal Church…
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Sorry for being a little late with this update. There were many miles to travel and many places to visit. It is obvious I was too aggressive with our northerly circuit, some waypoints were skipped to maintain our appointment with Rev. Stefanie Bennett, the pastor of John Street UMC in New York City on Saturday…
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We worshipped at St. George’s Church before leaving Philadelphia Sunday morning. I was invited to try out the pulpit… but as you can see, the result was that the church emptied before I reached the platform. The raised pulpit was a later addition and was not present when Asbury was serving there. Sunday, September 14,…
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The last two days have taken us from Baltimore, MD, through Delaware and into Pennsylvania. We have enjoyed the scenery, the people and the places we have visited. The trip continues to be one of unexpected, but mostly pleasant surprises. Friday, September 12, 2025: Our first stop after leaving Baltimore was the site of Cokesbury…
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Those who know me, know that I ascribe to a connections theology. I stopped using the word “coincidence” in my vocabulary many years ago. Rather than attributing chance happenings to some mysterious juju, I believe that God creates connections in our life’s journey. My metaphor for these connections would be the dots on a “connect…
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July 16, 2025: The death was not unexpected, nonetheless it hurt. He had been an almost constant companion in my automobile since January… literally, a passenger in the car with me. He had traveled with JoAnne and me on ice cream runs, on our trips to visit family in Richmond, Annual Conference and even our…
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