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The Question
Are we worthy of our freedoms, or will we once again bow to tyranny and terror?Will we claim exceptionalism
by refusing the seduction of h
Floyd Thompkins
1 day ago2 min read


Democracy: Self Healing and Correcting Through Courage and Participation
What then is left to restart hope? What can we do to open up our capacity to work together for a better world.
Floyd Thompkins
5 days ago3 min read


A Call for Clarity
This is the Good News—
we are not doomed to a life of futility or failure.
We are here, alive, in the presence and partnership of God.
Floyd Thompkins
Jan 91 min read
The Eternal Star
When life feels shadowed by grief, confusion, or fear, lift your eyes once again. The same light that guided the wise men still leads today
Floyd Thompkins
Jan 41 min read


All-Inclusive Complete Resource Guide for Growth
Growth is a journey. It is not a destination. Whether you are seeking to deepen your spiritual understanding, advocate for justice, or lead a community toward peace, the path requires tools, wisdom, and support. I have spent years gathering resources that have helped me and many others navigate this complex terrain. Today, I want to share with you an all-encompassing resource guide that can serve as a compass for your own journey of growth. This guide is not just a list. It i
Floyd Thompkins
Dec 29, 20254 min read


Advent at Brown University
At Brown University, the g, the ground is stained with the sorrow of two lives gone, and eight more tremble on the edge of healing.
Floyd Thompkins
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Prayer for the Light to Continue to Shine
May their unwilled sacrifice expose as folly the lie of accommodation, the soft words that minimize the danger of hate…
Floyd Thompkins
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Unheralded Blessings
lessed are those who believe in us when the story about us is tangled and unkind.
Floyd Thompkins
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Fight the Power
No kings rally
Floyd Thompkins
Oct 18, 20253 min read
Prayer for the military
I respectfully pray for the courageous individuals who will not be intimidated by threats, deterred by inconvenience
Floyd Thompkins
Sep 30, 20251 min read
This is the hard part
Tonight, some Americans feel like winners, and others like losers. Let's unite in the aftermath of triumph and defeat, determined to...
Floyd Thompkins
Nov 6, 20241 min read


A prayer for a different path
That is why we worship, meditate and pray - to open up ourselves to a deminsion of awe and mystery! Beyond our intellect, our emotions…
Floyd Thompkins
Jul 21, 20242 min read


A Pastoral Statement on Student Protest and the Gaza War
May 2, 2024 As tents pop up on campuses, as students are threatened with expulsion, and as politicians are exploiting legitimate fears of...
Floyd Thompkins
May 4, 20243 min read


A Valentine Bouquet
The best Valentine bouquets are not composed of flowers. They are composed of committed actions, consistent support and irrevocable...
Floyd Thompkins
Feb 12, 20241 min read


Christmas Curiosity
It is is a curious thing that a faith tradition that begins with strong women at the center (Mary - young unmarried and ridiculed girl...
Floyd Thompkins
Dec 20, 20231 min read


Collateral Damage
People who have a history of standing together for peace and fighting for justice are yelling at one another …
Floyd Thompkins
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Doing Good
Anyone who tries to do good in the world will know that such efforts sometimes leave you unsatisfied with the outcome and critical of the...
Floyd Thompkins
Nov 23, 20231 min read


Thanksgiving in the time of a Tempest
Call to Worship: Leader: Be thankful in every season. People: Seasons do change and but our faith anchors us in stormy weather. Leader:...
Floyd Thompkins
Nov 23, 20231 min read


Mid Week Christian Worship
Enlarge our hearts to hold both pain and paise together in the same moment.
Floyd Thompkins
Oct 25, 20231 min read


Fight for Democracy
How then do we nurture hope? What can we do to open our capacity to work together for a better world?
Floyd Thompkins
Oct 21, 20233 min read
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