My Soul: A Poem To A Lynched Relative

Like many Black families in the United States, the story of mine has been touched of lynching. Here is a poem in memory of the last person in my family to experience this horror.

Protestant Pumpkins: Reformation Day Humour

In this article the Rev. Dr. Scotty J. Williams shares how he and his family celebrate October 31st.

Mission 21 Webinar -Decolonizing Theology

Presentations on Colonialism in the Western Church context by Dr. Thandi Gamedze and the Rev. Dr. Scotty J. Williams.

Our True Allegiance (A Prayer For World Communion Sunday 2025)

As believers our allegiance is first and foremost to the Risen Christ and, though from different lands, our ultimate citizenship is to His Kingdom.

Upcoming Event: Decolonizing Theology (Webinar)

What is impact of Western Colonialism on the Western Church?Scotty Williams and Thandi Gamedze will egg this topic in a Mission 21 webinar called, "Decolonizing Theology".

Wisdom, Courage, And Love (Another Prayer For My Country)

Due to my current role I must remain non-partisan when making public statements. Nevertheless, I can still share my prayers, and here is my latest prayer for what is happening back home.

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Coffee Sans Donuts (Daily Readings for Lent 2025)

Reflections for the 2025 Lenten Season.

A Forgotten Giant: Pierre Caliste Landry (1841-1921)

Though America has many wrongs, it still has many good things. Things that offer hope and joy and are worth celebrating.

A Model Church: Reflections From The Wasserkirche

Though America has many wrongs, it still has many good things. Things that offer hope and joy and are worth celebrating.

Preaching In Sins: My First German Sermon

While remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., my country also swore in its 47th President. As all celebrations do, both brought hope and longing.