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MARCH 2021 VOL 173 NO 1 HELP ME UNDERSTAND RACISM Another View An Interview with ARTHUR ROUNER GATHERING in the NEW NORMAL Published by the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches c o n g r e g a t i o n a l i s t o r g
Table of CONTENTS Features 8 An Interview with Dr Arthur Rouner ON THE COVER by the Rev Dr James P Nichols Barry W Szymanski is an award winning photographer His travels to religious and 11 12 Gathering in the New Normal medieval heritage sites prompted his reflections on modern England He respects the old and the new the ancient and the contemporary Justice by Rev Dr Barry W Szymanski Congregations grow stronger with MMBB from Szymanski s book A Congregationalist s Journey Photographs of Sacred and Secular 18 Help Me Understand by Ronald R Johnson England Contrasts of the Old and the New 20 EDITORIAL STATEMENT All content in The Congregationalist appears by the authority of the editor We reserve freedom of expression to our authors and freedom of opinion to our readers Except for service information clearly sponsored by the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches NACCC or its component parts content does not necessarily reflect policies and opinions of the NACCC Neither The Congregationalist nor the NACCC has a creed or holds positions on social or theological issues but we recognize the authority of each local church to do so for itself if and as it wishes and we encourage thoughtful and respectful discussion of our agreements and differences Racism In America Another View by Nancy Hamilton 22 21 When clergy and staff feel secure about their future they can focus on and rejoice in what every church does best connecting its community to God The photo of the Pilgrim s Tower London is Mrs Peabody by the Rev Justin J Nierer Racism in America Departments 4 OUR VOYAGE TOGETHER Come Sunday 6 14 16 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR NEWS FROM OUR MISSIONS Unbiased advice Competitive returns No cost personalized service Flexible affordable benefit plans PRAYERS AND NEEDS OF OUR MISSIONS It can be hard to talk about money MMBB is here to ease the burden by working with you and your church or faith based organization to help navigate these important conversations We work closely with pastors church leaders and other decision makers to craft customized affordable and flexible plans that benefit everyone We re experts in the financial side of ministry That s the MMBB difference Let s begin this journey together plans mmbb org 800 986 6222 The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board 2018 17 30 31 NECROLOGY PASTORATES AND PULPITS CALENDAR
Table of CONTENTS Features 8 An Interview with Dr Arthur Rouner ON THE COVER by the Rev Dr James P Nichols Barry W Szymanski is an award winning photographer His travels to religious and 11 12 Gathering in the New Normal medieval heritage sites prompted his reflections on modern England He respects the old and the new the ancient and the contemporary Justice by Rev Dr Barry W Szymanski Congregations grow stronger with MMBB from Szymanski s book A Congregationalist s Journey Photographs of Sacred and Secular 18 Help Me Understand by Ronald R Johnson England Contrasts of the Old and the New 20 EDITORIAL STATEMENT All content in The Congregationalist appears by the authority of the editor We reserve freedom of expression to our authors and freedom of opinion to our readers Except for service information clearly sponsored by the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches NACCC or its component parts content does not necessarily reflect policies and opinions of the NACCC Neither The Congregationalist nor the NACCC has a creed or holds positions on social or theological issues but we recognize the authority of each local church to do so for itself if and as it wishes and we encourage thoughtful and respectful discussion of our agreements and differences Racism In America Another View by Nancy Hamilton 22 21 When clergy and staff feel secure about their future they can focus on and rejoice in what every church does best connecting its community to God The photo of the Pilgrim s Tower London is Mrs Peabody by the Rev Justin J Nierer Racism in America Departments 4 OUR VOYAGE TOGETHER Come Sunday 6 14 16 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR NEWS FROM OUR MISSIONS Unbiased advice Competitive returns No cost personalized service Flexible affordable benefit plans PRAYERS AND NEEDS OF OUR MISSIONS It can be hard to talk about money MMBB is here to ease the burden by working with you and your church or faith based organization to help navigate these important conversations We work closely with pastors church leaders and other decision makers to craft customized affordable and flexible plans that benefit everyone We re experts in the financial side of ministry That s the MMBB difference Let s begin this journey together plans mmbb org 800 986 6222 The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board 2018 17 30 31 NECROLOGY PASTORATES AND PULPITS CALENDAR