Dec 21, 2011 | Advent/Lent, Being the Church, Community
Where there is love, O God,You abide:in circles of friends and family,in congregations,in gatherings around tablesand Christmas trees. Where there is love, O God,You abide:in moments of selfless service,in gentle words,in comforting touchand in shared tears. Where...
Dec 13, 2011 | Advent/Lent, Being the Church
I am a list maker. I love those super-sticky-lined “Post It” notes because I can make a list and stick it to the fridge, the dash of the van, the front of my Sunday School book, and even the binder for my not so organized child. I like a good list, and I like to see...
Dec 8, 2011 | Advent/Lent, Being the Church
God of Promise,we turn to You from a broken world,bringing all our hopes to Your altar: we hope for healing that gives abundant life we hope for equality that brings wholeness we hope for peace that abides God of Promise,we turn to You with loved ones on our...
Dec 1, 2011 | Advent/Lent, Being a Minister, Being the Church
You cannot force a sermonWhich helps to keep it holy.Strange how Wednesday anxietyHas turned to Friday calmThough I am no closer(from the looks of things)to being ready for Sunday.The minutes tick byand I sit herelike a midwife.The very atmosphere is pushing.I...
Nov 28, 2011 | Advent/Lent, Being the Church, Motherhood and Ministry
Last Christmas we were expecting our first child, and it was hard not to put myself in Mary’s shoes. There was a new dimension of meaning for the season that can only come when you are expecting. What will he look like? Will he have my eyes or Nathan’s nose? How big...
Oct 11, 2011 | Being a Minister, Being the Church
My first role in the church was teaching Sunday School for four- and five-year-olds. I was a high school student and taught with an experienced teacher. As a young adult, I attended seminary and became minister of education for a church. Recently, I have come full...
