From Bishop Schwerin: Children Under Threat
Beginning Oct. 3, Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched an operation, reportedly named “Freaky Friday,” targeting unaccompanied children aged 14 and older of all nationalities…
Wespath last year released study findings indicating that over the past decade, the number of clergy reporting “very good” or “excellent” health has steadily declined. It seems that clergy are among the poorest practictioners of self-care.
In an effort to model a better way forward, Bishop Dan Schwerin and his cabinets have agreed to embody better self-care. In the coming months they will share more about this, but now they are starting with small steps.
Therefore, the cabinet has agreed that they will devote Friday mornings (until noon) to reflection and prayer, focusing on a psalm chosen by the bishop. They will refrain from using electronic devices. Barring an emergency, they will not respond to phone calls, emails, or text messages from Thursday evenings until Friday noon.
They invite Northern Illinois United Methodists to join them in their weekly Sabbath media silence during this time period. During the week, consider following the bishop on Facebook to read a psalm and brief prayer focus. If you aren’t able to join the cabinet’s sabbath, please pray for them as they try to model a better way forward in self care.
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