Weaving a new thread…
Every three years, I have to go to sexual misconduct/boundaries training. It is required for all clergy in my conference of the United Methodist Church….
clergy
what you may not realize about the loss of guaranteed appointment #gc2012
Tonight, my heart was stilled from its racing on the guaranteed appointment issue. I have felt the both/and of a desire for a clear, mission…
questions/implications re: Paragraph 304.3 #gc2012
This afternoon, the Faith and Order legislative committee passed an amendment to paragraph 304.3 in the Book of Discipline that discusses qualifications for ordained ministry. …
parsonage inspection
I am not a housekeeper. I never have been. I didn’t learn how to growing up. I don’t have time to now. I can do…
Survivor: GC Election Edition
How many ballots does it take to NOT elect a young adult clergy person as a delegate to General Conference in Iowa? 12. I shouldn’t…
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. …
The trials of being a female pastor
Memo to other young women clergy out there: don’t wear a skirt to a graveside service. I have this amazing, comfortable, beautiful a-line skirt that…
no words…
New York RegionNew Riverside Pastor’s Compensation Splits CongregationBy PAUL VITELLOPublished: April 23, 2009Parishioners have filed a lawsuit to stop the installation of the Rev. Dr….