Order of worship — February 23, 2025
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Roger Gench is theologian in residence at Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Roger is the author of “The Cross Examen,” a book that finds nodes of connection between rich spiritual reflection and profound engagement in public life.
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Jesus' call to love enemies in Luke 6:27-38 is radical, not passive—challenging power, injustice, and division through creative action, writes Roger Gench.
Roger Gench writes about the impact of a scarcity mentality.
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Like Jesus, God calls us to bear our own crosses. Let's talk about what that actually means.
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Roger Gench reflects on the politics of power found in Daniel 2, the problematic theology of the American dream and the necessity of diversity.
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