Now more than ever we need to hear the voices among us who are faithfully calling the Church and world to peace, justice, reconciliation and hope. The voices among us are strong and compelling, while also humble and gracious. The Stories Among Us sermon series will give us a broader insight into what God is doing among us and inspire us to live out our calling as God’s people more fully in our lives. May these stories expand our understanding of who God is as we learn from their journeys of faith.
Marianne Abel-Lipschutz and her husband Harry work as farmers in Cedar Falls, Iowa and serve as advocates for children and families in Guatemala. Hearing the testimony of Dr. John Perkins and other presenters at a NE Iowa CCDA conference in Waterloo in 2016 inspired Marianne to seek her place in the beloved community and come alongside others in faith no matter where she lives. She has facilitated a monthly prayer team online for WHCC since October 2020. Marianne has also published nonfiction and features about faith and the humanities in a variety of journals.
