The other night I retweeted the following tweet by @KaitlinCurtice, “Pastors: In 2019, do you think you could quote 52 non-white-dudes in your sermons, especially if you’re a white dude?” I love this request. Out of 365 days of the year, what if we lifted up all those other theologians on 52 of those days?!…
changing times.
I’m not really a Bob Dylan fan. I’ve never kept this secret, but I’ve also never just put it out there. It’s not that I don’t like him, I just don’t think his voice is anything to write home about. Now, his songwriting: that’s another thing. His songwriting is where it’s at. In fact, there…
walk like a christian.
In between my morning coffee run and getting to work I heard the Bangles’ Walk Like an Egyptian on the radio as I flipped stations. And of course, now it’s stuck in my head. If you’ve never seen the video, you’re missing out. Most people, when they hear the song hook, “walk like an Egyptian,”…
las chicas del cables
My latest show obsession has been a Netflix-made Spanish show called “Las Chicas del Cable“ or The Cable Girls. It follows four main women: Lidia/Alba, Ángeles, Marga, and Carlota in 1920’s Spain as women are fighting for their rights. While working at Madrid’s first telephone company as switchboard operators, these women become close friends, sticking…
our words vs. their words
Ever since my ordination in July, I get asked all the time, “Do you feel any different now?” It’s the same question we like to ask those who have recently been married, or when someone graduates with a degree. It’s distinct in situations like these because for a lot of people, the answer is “no.”…
someone to watch the lighthouse.
Earlier this month, I read this article while gleaning through articles on the NY Times online. It’s about Margaret “Marge” Winski, the Montauk Lighthouse keeper for the past 30 years. This good and faithful servant is retiring at the age of 62. She had dreamed of living in a lighthouse since she was 12. Built…
prayers of the people – 22 july 2018
Gracious God of all creation, our refuge and rock, we come before you as your humble creation. We hold things on our shoulders and hearts that weigh us down; things we have control over, and things that are completely out of our hands. We also come to you in joy and thanksgiving. Thankful for our…
prayers of the people – 15 july 2018
I have never been a great prayer. I feel like I’m always forgetting something. Let’s face it: there is so much to pray for right now. From our personal lives, to our local communities, to our own government and democracy, our planet and the creatures and plants on it… I could go on and on…
Asking the Question.
Two weeks ago, I was finally ordained into the church of my family, the PC(USA). I was surrounded by my family and friends, and stood at the table with 5 fabulous, badass women. Rev. Julie Emery and Rev. Sean Miller gave fabulous charges to myself and the church, Rev. Dr. Jan Edmiston preached a sermon…
My inclusivity does not negate your exclusivity.
Being inclusive does not (should not!) cultivate a spirit of exclusivity of others. Sounds simple, right? Apparently some think it’s not so easy. So, let me break it down. I recently had a meeting about a group I am a part of. We are an inclusive group rooted in PCUSA theology where we uplift all…
leader < follower < leader < follower…
This past weekend T and I were driving to the airport as we passed a billboard that read, “Be a leader, not a follower.” “There’s nothing wrong with being a follower. Sometimes being a good leader means following others and their ideas when they are better. Why does being a follower have to be this…
call me by my name.
What’s in a name? A lot. I’ve often times told a story of a pastor who, years ago, could never remember my name. This pastor called me the wrong name for years; and it wasn’t just that I was called the wrong name, it was that it was really similar to my name, just not…
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