What, me retire?

I don't think retired pastors ever really retire. They just stop wearing those cool robes.

The Rev. James White, local liberal firebrand and retired senior pastor for First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ, is now acting director of the Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission. Never one to mince words, White told the organization it was "in trouble" during its annual meeting earlier this month. Last year the organization apparently dipped into its reserves to stay on budget, and White wants to get the organization back on stable financial ground.

But he definitely believes in the organization's mission. White said he wants to keep this liberal voice speaking and, in his view, educating the community around it.

"God knows we need an alert and knowledgeable citizenry!" White said. "And God knows we don't have it."