the world is my parish
Bishop Trimble recently reminded a group of young clergy that we are not appointed to congregations… we are appointed to communities. It was something I…
Ministry in Heels
its not an 8-5 job…
For the past month and a half… probably actually since before Christmas… my schedule has been chaotic. You are told things when you start out…
a strange beauty… #reverb10
A few days ago, I happened to catch an interview with Simone Dinnerstein on NPR. She has come out with an album that is an…
jaded?
At a clergy event on Monday, a colleague of mine and I sat near the back. We are very good listeners… but sometimes a little snarky. …
my very own cohort… #reverb10
Still catching up on the 31 reverb10 prompts from the month of December. Little by little, I will get through them all!!! So tomorrow, we…
stitch and bitch #reverb10
I first learned how to knit sitting next to my college president’s wife – Patty LaGree. We were hanging out in the lounge of the…
Taking Authority
In her book Reframing Hope: Vital Ministry in a New Generation, Carol Howard Merritt discusses the “diffusion of authority,” the empowerment of the fringes, and…
Saturday night with the drag queens
Saturday night I had an awesome time helping my super best friend since fourth grade celebrate her impending nuptuials. AKA – Bachelorette Party!!! If I…