Rev. Tara Gibbs | Mark 6:1-13  “Saying ‘You are welcome and at home’ is one thing. Actively welcoming and taking a stance is another. Too often we passively hope our words are enough. When in reality, our homes or safe spaces for us, are harming others.”“Scripture reminds us in various ways to welcome one another. From the recurring theme of hospitality in the Hebrew Scriptures; to Jesus repeatedly commanding us to welcome the stranger; to Paul and other New Testament writers urging us to welcome one another. The type of welcome referenced in scripture goes beyond mere comfort. Remember that Jesus’ being unwelcome put him in real danger just as many in our communities are today. Being unwelcome for women, Black people, transpersons, non-English speakers, native persons, and other marginalized groups can literally lead to being abused, refused service, kicked out of their homes, or even killed.”