Journey with DCBC

January is often considered one of the most difficult months of the year. We are clearly in the midst of winter, the celebrations of the holidays have come and gone, and the cold has set in for at least a month or two longer.

February is a waiting month — many find themselves inside waiting for spring, while others are waiting for the next big event on their calendar — the month to commemorate Black History — we have come a long way but still have much to do It is the month of love, the month of honoring presidents, and for celebrating interfaith relationships. February 22 marks the beginning of the Journey to the Cross and Resurrection Sunday (Lent)

The beginning of March can often feel like a continuation of February, but as the month proceeds, it becomes the month of hope (just as we commemorate Women’s History Month and the hope we lean into for true equality) — the daffodils will soon shine their yellow faces and spring is on its way — the Lenten journey is becoming shorter and each Sunday is a miniresurrection celebration!

What a journey we share! DCBC seeks to collaborate in the call of the Gospel. Sometimes that equates to mourning (as in the case of the ongoing conflict in Myanmar/Burma, the war in Ukraine, our own racial and gender disparities, and the call for God’s justice). Sometimes, it calls us to equip each other (as with Mental Health First Aid and Coach training, the Justice Forum, and Grant Writing). And sometimes, it means getting away for a little while to rest, recalibrate and be restored (as in the case of our weekly prayer gatherings, monthly pastors’ chats, the Clergy Retreat and Sister Circle).

I hope you will join DCBC on this journey, as we believe wholeheartedly that, with God, as we see the face of Jesus in one another, there is more than enough justice! I’d love to visit with you, pray with you, or even break bread or share a cup of tea.

Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

Amos 5:24 ESV Joy and Grace,

Rev. Dr. Trisha Miller Manarin Executive Director/Minister