This week I watched almost all of the Festival of Homiletics online. I applaud the FoH team for moving to an online platform and doing their very best to make an event that was meaningful and accessible to many. The topic of climate change is important and I appreciate the work it took to move… Read More
RevGalBookPals: A Family Like Mine
I can only speak for myself when I say this, but I am finding it difficult to read these days. My old favorite genres are frustrating when they seem too light or irrelevant. Anything that requires real concentration is right out. I’ve spent a lot of time catching up on podcasts and playing Candy Crush.… Read More
RevGalBookPals: Spiritual Sobriety
In the past year, the congregation I serve has welcomed some new disciples who had recently left the local mega church(es). I worry about sheep stealing, but I also accept that sometimes a new church home is what is needed for spiritual and emotional health and growth. One of these couples referred to themselves as… Read More
RevGalBookPals: A Life Everlasting
Sarah and Ross Gray found out that they were expecting twins. And then they found out that one would live and one probably would not. Learning about the life of their oldest son, Thomas, was almost immediately paired with learning about his death due to anencephaly. Throughout the rest of her pregnancy, Ross and Sarah… Read More
RevGalBlogPals: Two Alternative Histories
The adult education group at the church I serve is studying Daniel. It is very interesting to talk about how the Bible is put together and used differently by different groups of people. Daniel is counted with the “major” prophets in Christian scriptures. The book is part of the writings in Jewish bibles. In talking… Read More
Announcements: RevGals Anti-Racism Project, Friday Festival
Beginning the week of September 5, you will find some changes on our blog (in bold below). The most significant is the addition of a new feature devoted to anti-racism work, scheduled to appear on Wednesdays. The RevGals Anti-Racism Project will begin with a book study, to start this coming Wednesday, September 7th. We are reading Drew… Read More
RevGalBookPals: Church Book Clubs
The congregation I serve has a book club of sorts. It began a few years ago when several fans of A Prayer for Owen Meany asked about getting together to discuss the book. We met at a Mexican restaurant for margaritas, chips, and book gushing. We then mentioned another book, maybe for the next month, and… Read More
RevGalBookPals: Still a Mother
Trigger warning: infant loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, depression, spiritual pain, motherhood stress There came a time when I was very aware that I had not yet done a funeral for a child or young adult. I was in no way looking forward to doing such a service and preferred for that type… Read More
RevGalBlogPals: An Improbable Friendship
Let’s be honest. My Goodreads list says I’ve read (completed) 129 new books this year. (I don’t count re-reads). I just read an article by a woman who read 164 books. I’m envious. Here’s the honest part, though: I can’t do that. I still like to sleep, crochet, eat, exercise, see my kids, work, visit… Read More
RevGalBookPals: Christmas Collection
Here is my confession: in the midst of having sermons to write, liturgies to craft, visits to do, choirs with which to practice, and naps to snatch… I somehow managed to have everything (ALL. THE. THINGS.) for which I have been on hold at the library come in all at once. Yes, less than 10… Read More
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