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About Philip E Jenks

Philip, a synodical deacon in the ELCA Metropolitan New York synod, is a retired communicator for American Baptist Churches USA, the U.S. Conference for the World Council of Churches, the U.S. National Council of Churches, and two Philadelphia area daily newspapers. He and his spouse, the Rev. Dr. Martha M. Cruz, are the parents of six adults and are members of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rye Brook, N.Y. They live in Port Chester, N.Y.

Peaceful John Woolman

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Philip E Jenks

October 8, 2020 – John Woolman, the itinerate Quaker mystic who spread his peaceful witness throughout Colonial New Jersey in the mid 18th century, was born 300 years ago this month. Woolman became one of my heroes when I was … Continue reading →

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He Promises to Turn His Head and Cough

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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The Super Spreader

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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And Mesach.

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Philip E Jenks

The great film comedian W. C. Fields, unimpeded by cinema censorship of the 1930s, used their names as expletives: “Shadrach and Abednego.” To my memory, he left out one of the names of fireproof trio: Mesach. I’m not sure why. … Continue reading →

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We Are Not Amused

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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Tragedy Unfolding

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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COUGH

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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Maskless GOP

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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The ill effects of Hubris and Karma

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Philip E Jenks
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Encounters with Jimmy

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Philip E Jenks

October 1, 2020. Jimmy Carter is 96 today. The birthday of the 39th president of the United States gives us something to celebrate during the insane interregnum of Trump. It’s good to remember what the Carter years (1977-1981) were like. … Continue reading →

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