Authors /Cheryl Walenta Cheryl Walenta is pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Dallas, Texas. Feature Smokey’s handshake: Passing the peace in Advent Smokey's nose is running. In the middle of the sermon, I see him take a napkin out of his pocket. I brace myself. November 24, 2010 Free Newsletters From theological reflections to breaking religion news to the latest books, the Christian Century's newsletters have you covered. Explore Newsletters
