Reimagining Church: Making Room for Belief
In this column, Rev. Christian Coon reflects on the importance of making space in the church for both doubt and belief. Drawing on the idea that the Holy Spirit is actively at work am…
Mrs. Kay E. Potenza, spouse of retired clergy Rev. Thomas Potenza of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at age 77. During his ministry, Rev. Potenza served Plainfield: United, Barrington: First, Lisle: Faith, Orland Park, Elgin: Journey of Hope (Epworth), and Glen Ellyn: First.
Services will be held at a later date.
Messages of condolences can be sent to the family:
Rev. Thomas J. Potenza
45 Shipwright Circle
Port Royal, SC 29935
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations can be made to the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, Backpack Buddies, Help of Beaufort or the Beaufort County Animal Shelter.
In this column, Rev. Christian Coon reflects on the importance of making space in the church for both doubt and belief. Drawing on the idea that the Holy Spirit is actively at work am…
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