Reflection on PAAM Convocation (2 Kings 22–23) (June 26, 2026)
Reflection on PAAM Convocation Finding the Book Again: Whose Restoration? Scripture: 2 Kings 22–23 Date: June 26, 2026 (A Postcolonial Queer Taiwanese Reflection on Josiah’s Reform) (photo credit: Rev. KarenFay Ramos-Young) Introduction — We Love Stories of Restoration If this is your first time attending PAAM Convocation, like me, please raise your hand! I am told that the next Convocation will be in Chicago. If you still want to attend the next Convocation in Chicago, please raise your hand! Our Coordinator, Mitchi, write down their names! Brothers, sisters, and siblings in Christ, Good evening. I am honored to share the reflection tonight. Thank you, Rev. Ernie, for having me. There are few stories in Scripture more inspiring than the rediscovery of God’s Word. A forgotten scroll is found inside the Temple. The king tears his clothes. The nation repents. Idols are destroyed. The covenant is renewed. What a beautiful revival story. M...
