A house divided against itself cannot stand. And yet, we resist one another at almost every turn. “That’s not what I want.” “You can’t tell me what to do.” “It wasn’t me.” “You’re wrong.” In the moment it’s so much easier to ignore or deny or blame, but each decision to disconnect opens another crack… Read More
Narrative Lectionary: Loneliness & Abundance
It is important to note that many people struggle with infertility. That for those in our congregation, of all ages, the struggle to conceive a baby is real. Who knows how many miscarriages Sarah had. Who knows if Sarah was one of those who’s body never quite worked right. There are those who long for… Read More
RevGalBlogPals statement on the travel ban
As people of faith, members of the clergy, and workers in religious institutions we find the U.S. immigration ban on and deportation of Muslim and Arab refugees morally reprehensible. It is entirely inconsistent with and cannot be reconciled with the Constitutional values of the United States of America. Protection of the vulnerable is one of the… Read More
Friday Festival: Advent continues
It is late in Advent. Some of us are weary, some stressed, some relieved to be nearly done. In the midst of all that here is some reading for refreshment. Rosa shares the beauty of a home visit to a priest with dementia, and the ways the words of Advent engage him. Melissa shares Joseph’s… Read More
