God of Justice and Peace- As the world rotates today, may your calm filter each corner of our communities. As many of us wonder “what happens next” in this very unusual year, we seek spaces free from anxiety. God, my soul aches for humanity. I hurt when I don’t see my neighbors remembering that, they… Read More
The Pastoral is Political–But Not Partisan
the principles that undergird decision-making, the values that we hold that make us vote the ways that we do, should be shaped by God. Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Elections Illnesses [Un]natural disasters Policing Racism Transphobia Anti-Blackness Patriarchy Anti-Immigrant …this and more … …has me playing the theme song from “Harriet” on repeat this Wednesday, O God. And praying, praying, praying… But I know that this is not enough So I am asking for energy to keep standing up I am asking for courage… Read More
Wits End Day: Mad Lib Post-Election Prayer
I find myself still reeling from the election results. Still processing with God. Still looking for words. So, since I do not have all of the words I need right now, I decided you all could help supply them. First, make a list of words that fit the categories listed here: positive adjective; Divine name/title;… Read More
Revised Common Lectionary: All Things New
Reflecting on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for this coming Sunday, November 13: Be glad! Rejoice forever! God is creating new heavens & a new earth! (Isaiah 65:17-18) There is a day coming when evil will stumble (Malachi 4:1), when the complacent and the lovers of the status quo will be revealed (2 Thessalonians 3:11),… Read More
Pastoral Is Political: Triggers
I’m not the first to say it, this election has been triggering. For immigrants, for People of Color, for women, for men of conscience. For, well, almost everyone. In preparation for this blog I found this post. The 25 Worst Quotes from Donald Trump. Wow. And this list does not include the most “recent” comments that… Read More
The Pastoral Is Political – I’m With Us
As a voter, I’m inclined to be discerning about who I will support in the election. As a woman, I’m way too familiar with the kind of resistance Mrs. Clinton faces from many. Women in ministry know what that’s like. Read More
The Pastoral is Political: From Biting One’s Tongue to Using One’s Voice
Election season is upon us here in the United States, and this year seems to be a bit more contentious. Even throughout the primary season, friends who are usually on the same political side have verbally sparred with us over which party candidate is the best. As the general election looms on the horizon, we… Read More
The Pastoral is Political: Let’s Drop the “Us vs. Them”
As the U.S. political process ‘officially’ gets started with the New Hampshire primary, we have already seen a growing disparity of opinion and a predominance of the ‘us vs. them’ mentality. It often appears that those candidates and supporters who frequently proclaim themselves ‘Christians’ are also the loudest factions displaying argumentative and adversarial behavior. Civil… Read More
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