A week of Politics & Religion

This week I got to participate in two of my favorite things. Politics and Religion. Or at least be in on the process of both.  Although, the religion part was actually the politics of religion.  Tuesday night I went to the campaign kick off for Dawn Morrell and Bill Hilton who are the Democratic candidates for the state legislature of the 25th district in the state of Washington.  That was pretty cool to be in on the ground floor of that.  Very exciting to see the enthusiasm and see young people there. A nurse and a retired state trooper.  Sounds pretty good to me.  They both have a lot of integrity and truly care about this community and I can't wait to help them win in November.
Wednesday, I went to a special presbytery meeting of the Olympia Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA).  That was not really very exciting at all.  In fact it was very sad.  We had to vote to release four congregations from the Presbytery so they could join other denominations.  You see, the PC(USA) is falling apart. All because of this stupid amendment in the ordination standards that allows, not requires, but allows LGBT people to be ordained.  So, now, because we have lost sight of Jesus and what he was all about, the Presbyterian Church is once again splintering off into a million pieces.  Why can't we focus on the fact we are all family in Christ and by the grace of God love each other?  Makes me very sad.