tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10515331.post-74528636815397152872008-05-01T15:40:00.003-04:002008-05-01T15:45:38.554-04:00Just got this in a broadcast email from United Church of Christ President, John Thomas:<br /><blockquote>While there is high regard for Rev. Wright's ministry and leadership at Trinity UCC in Chicago during the past thirty-six years, and for his prophetic, scriptural preaching, many of us today are troubled by some of his controversial comments and the substance and manner in which they have been communicated, both by him and as characterized by the media.<br /><br />Following <a href="http://ga3.org/ct/j1xCoWn1YYcd/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rev. Wright's insightful interview with Bill Moyers</a> on Friday, many in the UCC hopefully anticipated that the prophetic voice of the church would be more clearly understood by the public and affirmed. But, unfortunately, following widespread critique of his handling of questions and answers at the National Press Club, that deep hope has turned now to unsettling despair for many. There is a collective and abiding sadness and anger in the present moment, regardless of theological or political persuasion.<br /></blockquote>I guess I shouldnt be surprised, but I am.<div class="blogger-post-footer">http://www.UCCtruths.com/</div>UCCtruthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878487273131062965noreply@blogger.com