Amy, I like the new blog site. By the way, I had the greatest time at the summer peace camp of the Baptist Peace Fellowship with two folks from your church, Rev. and Mrs. Palacios!
I had met both before separately, but this was my first time with both together. I met Mrs. Palacios in either 2003 or ‘04 at the Maryland retreat center (Wellspring) of the Church of the Savior for a conference held by Every Church a Peace Church–where I had just begun work as Outreach Coordinator. I met Rev. Edgar Palacios in 2005 in Los Angeles at the bi-annual meeting of the Fellowship of Reconciliation. So, both previous encounters were in the context of faith-based peace and justice meetings. Now, both were first time attendees at the BPFNA’s great summer conference–and they were wonderful.
Next year is in Canada–dare we hope for more folks from Calvary?
My husband Simon (http://simoncareyholt.typepad.com/) and I are regular readers of your blog. We are Baptists in Australia. However, I also went to Baylor (1984-1988). When were you there?
Keep up the great work on this site–it’s great! Your post about you and your Chair of Deacons left me sobbing recently….
I stumbled onto your blog today, and was delighted. Browsing back, I have variously laughed and came to the edge of tears. You write beautifully, and manage to communicate hope and confidence even in the more ‘fragile’ posts.
You were a blessing to us in the pulpit of FBC, DC on February 3. We will be making a conscious effort to listen to Jesus. We will also pray for your ministry at Calvary.
Rev. Amy Butler has served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. since 2003.
If you were out of your bathing suits, what on earth were you wearing? Hmmm.
Amy, I like the new blog site. By the way, I had the greatest time at the summer peace camp of the Baptist Peace Fellowship with two folks from your church, Rev. and Mrs. Palacios!
I had met both before separately, but this was my first time with both together. I met Mrs. Palacios in either 2003 or ‘04 at the Maryland retreat center (Wellspring) of the Church of the Savior for a conference held by Every Church a Peace Church–where I had just begun work as Outreach Coordinator. I met Rev. Edgar Palacios in 2005 in Los Angeles at the bi-annual meeting of the Fellowship of Reconciliation. So, both previous encounters were in the context of faith-based peace and justice meetings. Now, both were first time attendees at the BPFNA’s great summer conference–and they were wonderful.
Next year is in Canada–dare we hope for more folks from Calvary?
Hi Amy,
My husband Simon (http://simoncareyholt.typepad.com/) and I are regular readers of your blog. We are Baptists in Australia. However, I also went to Baylor (1984-1988). When were you there?
Keep up the great work on this site–it’s great! Your post about you and your Chair of Deacons left me sobbing recently….
I stumbled onto your blog today, and was delighted. Browsing back, I have variously laughed and came to the edge of tears. You write beautifully, and manage to communicate hope and confidence even in the more ‘fragile’ posts.
You were a blessing to us in the pulpit of FBC, DC on February 3. We will be making a conscious effort to listen to Jesus. We will also pray for your ministry at Calvary.