This week, we had the very special opportunity to meet Reverend Mark Sandlin, minister at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant (PCoC) on South Mendenhall in Greensboro. Rev. Sandlin, hails from Asheboro, NC. He attended Appalachian State University, obtaining two undergraduate degrees and working in the business world for 25 years before being able to realize his dream of attending divinity school (at Wake Forest University) and becoming a minister. Rev. Sandlin is an ordained Presbyterian Church minister and has been at PCoC for 7 years now. He has built a national reputation and quite a following as a liberal Christian leader. He is deeply involved in issues related to social justice. Rev. Sandlin sees the Bible as a text of hope and love. He sees the Bible not so much a book to be interpreted literally, but, as a document that is more allegorical,- a document still relevant today. He is a progressive Christian who co-founded "The Christian Left" and is currently serving as President of Progress Christianity.
If you are looking for a liberal Christian church. Presbyterian Church of the Covenant may be the perfect place for you. It would be well worth your time to attend a service, which you can do virtually through Facebook. If you want a small church where people will get to know you quickly, reach out and get more information about PCoC.. As you can see, the sanctuary is quite lovely. Here is another photo of the sanctuary, taken during the one of the Tuesday, Silent Meditation, times. We actually featured the church 12 years ago. Please see this link if you want to learn more.
Last week's sermon, called Proud Boys, Wise Men, and the Allegory of Epiphany, can be heard here. It has been listened to by over 35,000 people. The sermon will give you a good overview of Rev. Sandlin's style of preaching, especially he ties in current events with scripture. Thank you Rev. Sandlin for taking time out of your busy schedule to take with us. Thank you Kate Baird for arranging it all.
A terrific portrait.
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 06:20 AM