A recent summary of the Presbyterian (PCUSA) 2020 General Assembly meetings includes two particularly noteworthy highlights: 1) support for Black Lives Matter & Poor People’s Campaign and 2) using the image of the sankofa**
The mythical Sankofa is particularly useful for those appreciating visuals. A quick sankofa description (more HERE) is:
The word “sankofa”, from the Twi language of Ghana, represents the need to reflect on the past to build a successful future, and translates as “Go back and get it”. The bird is known for flying while looking backwards!
As the Presbyterian (PCUSA) church moves forward, the leadership understands the importance of reflecting on wisdom from previous decisions. Sound advice for a denomination that has dealt “head-on” with many social justice and other issues over the years.
Perhaps mention of the sankofa offers each of us an opportunity too!?!?
POSSIBLE ACTIONS:
- take a little “sankofa time” – reflect on your past relating to a key topic
- For those in the U.S., this might be taking time to reflect on your life experiences relating to racism
- Then perhaps consume some of the great materials on your topic. For those reflecting on racism, HERE are some great materials from the Racial Equity Challenge
PRAYER: Dear God, Help us spend more “sankofa time”. As we look back for wisdom, help us also leap forward using your Spirit to energize Christ-like action. Amen
Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit!
HUMOR
- Christian Playbook humor links – updated on 6/19
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES:
- For People Critically Ill, or Facing Great Uncertainty (bottom of first page shown HERE)
- Celtic Daily Prayer
- CP Prayer Page – containing LOADS of possibilities…
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, July 5, 2020:
- Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 and Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13
- Zechariah 9:9-12 and Psalm 145:8-14
- Romans 7:15-25a
- Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
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