From Chaplain Ken Dill: “These recent weeks demand our history, our voice, and our action. The holy life of the Christian requires both the voice of a prophet and the care of a shepherd. These are needed now more than ever. • A regular part of the church’s litany is confession. We confess what we have done and what we have left undone. I ask the university community to join in confessing our sins with me. They are different for each of us. These are mine. • I confess to God and to you that, at times, I have had breath and remained silent, while some had words to say, but no breath. I confess that I get so wrapped up in my own issues, I often don’t have energy to care for others who are hurting and marginalized. I confess that I often think I know what is better for others instead of accepting their feelings. I ask God and you to forgive me, and, in that absolution, I will be a better person. • I need to listen more. That is hard for a preacher to say. Create space and invite people in ...