Author Archives: Philip E Jenks

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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.

Memoir. Ten Commandment Patio Break

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Philip E Jenks

In the fall of 1964, I completed the first phase of my Air Force Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The second and final stage of basic would continue at Amarillo Air Force Base, Texas, where I would … Continue reading →

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Singing the Internationale

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Philip E Jenks
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Joe Biden and Jesus Talk

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Philip E Jenks

“We oughta be ashamed, We oughta be ashamed, We use and abuse such a wonderful name.” – Johnny Cash and Elvis Costello duet April 25, 2019 – Joe Biden’s entry into the 2020 presidential sweepstakes today is no surprise. Many … Continue reading →

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Easter 2019

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Philip E Jenks
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Saint David, Patron Saint of Wales

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Philip E Jenks
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Reconciling Churches

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Philip E Jenks

I never miss a copy of LivingLutheran, the monthly magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, in part because it’s a superb denominational magazine. As I leafed through the February 2019 issue I came across the lead in an … Continue reading →

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Alternate Life Style 1973

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Philip E Jenks

This article appeared in The American Baptist magazine in May 1973 to report a seminar on “Homosexuality and the ABC.”

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Entering the UK as Sir Winston Departs

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Philip E Jenks

January 24, 2019 – Winston Churchill’s death 54 years ago today marks a week of vivid personal memories. Sir Winston died as I was preparing to leave home for a three-year Air Force posting at RAF Stations Bentwaters and Woodbridge … Continue reading →

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Cana

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Philip E Jenks
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But I mean that in a good way …

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Philip E Jenks
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