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Rev. Adam Robinson - Righteousness or Goodness
Jun 7, 2020
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Jun 7, 2020
10:30 am - 11:30 am
I have had the hardest time thinking about what to call the message I feel lead to share with you. A longer title might be, “Even when I know I am right I would rather choose to be good.” But even with more words seem murky to me.
Sometimes I find that my “rightness” leads me to a place of righteousness, well self-righteousness might be more accurate. And that righteousness all too often leads to righteous indignation; especially when other was of understanding don’t match my “right” one. That indignation all too often leads to negative feelings and actions. And I don’t feel my best when that happens.
I am not advocating being inaccurate, ignorant, or just plain wrong. But I believe there are sometimes when I should let my good works speak to my rightness rather than my words speak of my self-righteousness. I would much rather show my goodness than rightness if it means acting in a more loving, kind, compassionate, healing, healthy and holy manner.
My inspiration for this sermon is an article from the Chronicle from 2018. I was given it by members of a group of folks who met weekly up until we had to take time off for Covid-19. The article is titled, “The downside of being ‘right’”. It is written by Rev. Bill Richter an Episcopal priest. You might want to look at the article. I will be using it as inspiration and will pull a few quotations from it.
Here is a link to the article:
Next Coffeehouse
Jack Williams in Concert
Nov 21, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nov 21, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The music of Jack Williams, rooted in his native South Carolina, was shaped by a 61-year career of playing folk, rock, jazz, R&B, classical and the popular music of the 30s, 40s and 50s. He is counted among the most dynamic performers on today’s “folk” circuit – “…one of the most enlightened and entertaining performers I’ve ever encountered”, said Dave Humphreys of Two-Way Street Coffeehouse in Downer’s Grove, IL. Jack is considered a “musician’s musician”, an uncommonly unique guitarist, a writer of vivid songs with a strong sense of place, and a storyteller in an old Southern tradition who further illustrates each tale with his guitar. Rich Warren of WFMT Chicago’s The Midnight Special said, “His artistry is nothing short of amazing”. Vic Heyman, in SING OUT!, wrote, “He is one of the strongest guitar players in contemporary folk.”
Avoiding the compromises of the commercial music industry, Jack prefers touring under the radar, playing concerts, large and small, week in and week out, from the sheer love of music and performing. Playing for more than 50 house concerts each year, Jack enjoys the intimacy of that venue most of all, with a more personal connection to his listeners. Jack is a sought-after artist on all contemporary acoustic music stages, from coffeehouses and festivals to music halls and city arts stages. From acclaimed appearances at the Newport, Boston, Philadelphia, Kerrville, New Bedford SummerFest Folk Festivals, his musicianship, songs, stories and commanding presence have established him as an uncommonly inspiring and influential performer.
Jack frequently shares his musical knowledge with others. In addition to leading numerous workshops as he tours the country, he has been on the staff of The Swannanoa Gathering in NC, Lamb’s Songwriter Retreat in MI, The Folk Project in NJ, WUMB’s Summer Acoustic Music Week in NH, and co-hosts a semi-annual Music Workshop Weekend near his home in the Ozarks.
Jack has eleven CDs of original music on the Wind River (Folk Era) label, the newest being “Far Away, Long Ago”, plus his DVD “High Cotton”, a video collection of on-stage performances. The CD, “Don’t Let Go”, is a collection of cover songs reflecting major influences on his musical development. Jack has produced all of his own recordings plus CDs by Mickey Newbury, Ronny Cox, Eric Schwartz, and others.
His songs have been recorded by artists ranging from Tom Jones and David Clayton-Thomas to Chuck Pyle, Cindy Mangsen, Ronny Cox and Lowen & Navarro. In addition to his solo career, as a guitarist he has accompanied such luminaries as Tom Paxton, Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary), Mickey Newbury and Harry Nilsson.
http://www.jackwilliamsmusic.com/
