On this day, dear God, As we seek rest As we seek peace As we seek love As we seek justice As we seek joy As we seek wholeness As we seek liberation … May we be rest for the weary and those constantly profiled May we be peace in moments of anxiety and fear… Read More
The Pastoral is Political: All Day, Everyday!
Warning…this may seem like a rant. However, I feel the need to share my recent experience as an example of why this particular blog space is so vital. Too often, many think of pastor OR prophet. Sometimes we even describe someone as both pastor AND prophet. I believe that the role and responsibility of prophet… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
There is a thickness in the air Maybe it is the change in season Or the global memory of breath stolen Life stolen And, yet, so much still hasn’t changed There is a weariness in the air Maybe it is the dawn of the 15th month Or the anticipation of what is to come Will… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Dear God, thank you for this day. It’s been a long one. For all I left undone, please forgive me. Please help me to forgive myself so that I can rest. Deeply. Refreshed and ready for the work yet ahead. Open to your Spirit and in love with your people. Hasta mañana. Amen. ************* Rev.… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Creator God, I hear the birds outside my window and they remind me that the Word promised that you love me just as you love them. Thank you, God! I pray that today, I may be attuned to your creative messages of power, love, and justice in order to drown out the sounds of hate,… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
The day almost got away from me, dear God Have I said, “thank you?” Did I love my neighbor? Am I still following Christ to the cross? In these holiest of days, help us to take the time to ask the questions that will bring us closer to transformation. Amen. ************* Rev. Dr. Marilyn Pagán-Banks… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Gracious God, in the midst of these troubling times, we adapt and invoke the peace prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi: [God], make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there [are shadows], light;where there is… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
The sun is settling We say goodnight Days end We say goodbye Adiós To God It’s all good Thank you, God Amen ******* Rev. Dr. Marilyn Pagán-Banks (she/her/hers/ella) is a queer womanist freedom fighter gratefully (though not always gracefully) serving as executive director of A Just Harvest, Senior Pastor at San Lucas UCC, and adjunct… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
As we begin to settle in for the night We give thanks for this day smiles along the way, steps towards justice on the journey We ask for forgiveness for love withheld or moments of othering allowing fear to lead and insecurities to distract As we surrender for the night We pray for those without… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Gracious God, As the sun steps down and makes space for the moon to shine As the night draws near and stillness begins to settle in all around us We take this moment to give thanks for this day Thank you, God, for every breath Thank you, God, for every smile Thank you, God, for… Read More
