Henry Koenig Stone

November 30, 2018September 13, 2019

Advent 2018/Even the Stones

Advent Justice Reflections (Year C)

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February 23, 2019September 9, 2019

A Hard Look at Philanthropic Redlining

Simmons College of Kentucky hosted “Philanthropic Redlining: The Illusion of Inclusion Part II” on Feb. 6th as part of The West Louisville Forum: Solutions for Urban America. Philanthropy is a loaded word. To understand why, we need to look back

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September 28, 2018September 20, 2019

Apathy is the Most Powerful Force in American Politics.

May 15, 2018September 11, 2019

Walking the Jesus Trail: Nazareth to Capernaum

Environment/Even the Stones/Social Policy

Environmental Issues at GA 223

May 25, 2018September 11, 2019

by Henry Koenig Stone

5 mins read

An Outline of Twelve Overtures. In 2018, business before the Environmental Issues Committee of the PC(USA) General Assembly includes: engagement with vs. divestment from fossil fuel polluters, environmental racism, carbon pricing, reducing the use of polystyrene, and adopting the “precautionary principle” toward new technologies and strains of genetically engineered crops

Social Policy

Resolutions for the 223rd GA from the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy

May 25, 2018September 11, 2019

by Henry Koenig Stone

7 mins read

This June, in addition to a self-study, ACSWP is bringing six action items before the General Assembly. Below is a description of each, as well as a link to read it online at www.pc-biz.org. 1. Honest Patriotism. How can anyone find the Good News among a cloud of fake news?

Even the Stones/Mosaic of Peace 2018

Walking the Jesus Trail: Nazareth to Capernaum

May 15, 2018September 11, 2019

by Henry Koenig Stone

9 mins read

Photo Reel and Commentary, May 12-15 Day 1: Nazareth to the Cana Guest House We started off the day in high spirits, which was good because the first thing we had to do was climb our way out of the city of Nazareth, ancient hometown of Jesus! Nazareth today is

Even the Stones/Mosaic of Peace 2018

Putting the Pieces Together in a Mosaic of Peace

May 10, 2018September 11, 2019

by Henry Koenig Stone

4 mins read

Mosaic of Peace, Day 10 Last night, multiple members of our group woke to the sound of fighter jets. The IDF was coordinating a strike on Iranian-affiliated military bases in Syria, responding to a (as of initial reports, casualty-free) strike on the Golan Heights. The Golan Heights attack itself was

Mosaic of Peace 2018

Go to Galilee, there you will find me.

May 9, 2018September 11, 2019

by Henry Koenig Stone

6 mins read

Mosaic of Peace, Day 9 Today we took a break from the presentations and classroom time to walk where Jesus walked, around the Sea of Galilee. But even so, we were never far from the issues to which we have been exposed all week. We toured all of the usual

Even the Stones/Mosaic of Peace 2018

From Ramallah to the River: Intractable Conflict; Impossible Grace

May 8, 2018September 11, 2019

by Henry Koenig Stone

7 mins read

Mosaic of Peace, Day 8 We started out this day mired in discussions of the “intractable conflict” in Israel-Palestine, and ended the day with grace, on the River Jordan. Our meeting in Ramallah with Sam Bahour, a Palestinian businessman (and U.S. Citizen) had elements of hope woven throughout. He pointed

Mosaic of Peace 2018

Microcosm of Conflict; Moment of Peacebuilding

May 7, 2018September 11, 2019

by Henry Koenig Stone

8 mins read

Day 7, Part 1: A Microcosm of the Conflict As we boarded the bus from the Manger Square Hotel, the ingredients appeared to be coming together for rain. A slight wind blew over the hills as clouds gathered overhead. After a third day in Bethlehem, we had heard and seen

Even the Stones/Mosaic of Peace 2018

Irreconcilable “Facts”

May 6, 2018September 11, 2019

by Henry Koenig Stone

12 mins read

Mosaic of Peace, Day 6 Today we were confronted with incompatible narratives. After worshipping at Christmas Lutheran Church in the morning, we visited the Tent of Nations—a small olive tree-covered mountain owned by the Nassar family, which consists of Palestinian Christian farmers. The Nassars are a rare case—they have ownership

Even the Stones/Mosaic of Peace 2018

“Gerrymandering” Jerusalem

May 5, 2018September 11, 2019

by Henry Koenig Stone

8 mins read

Mosaic of Peace, Day 5 After three and a half days staying in and exploring the Old City area of Jerusalem, yesterday we took a bus tour of East Jerusalem with an Israeli guide named Yaniv Mazor—a former tank commander in the IDF who, after serving three years of mandatory

Mosaic of Peace 2018

Listening for the still, small voice.

May 4, 2018September 11, 2019

by Henry Koenig Stone

13 mins read

Mosaic of Peace, Day 4 When I was quite young, (exactly how many years ago, I prefer not to share), my grandmother toured the Holy Land. I remember caressing the olive wood trinkets, looking through the pictures with her, and deciding that one day, I too would go to this

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