In the congregation where I serve and on our live stream, some have noticed that we use a wide variety of language for God. For those who are not used to the fullness of the imagery of God, this practice can raise some questions. The Gender of God Most of us grew up with language of God that was … [Read more...]
A Confession for Racism & Prejudice
Last Sunday was Juneteenth. It was also the anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. In some church traditions, Juneteenth is (rightly) a day of celebration and rejoicing - celebrating freedom for ancestors. My church tradition remains one of the whitest … [Read more...]
A Prayer for Mothers Day
Mothers Day is a day of joy for others, and a day of grief for others. For many, it lives in the complicated space where those two emotions meet. This prayer invites into the complexity of the day. This Mothers Day, give thanks for loving wonderful mothers, who have given their children so … [Read more...]
Pentecost Call to Worship
We are three Sundays into the celebration of Easter and before we know it Pentecost will be here. I wrote this call to worship for Pentecost Sunday to use at the congregation I serve (Spirit of Joy!) perhaps it will also be useful for you. Welcome in the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy … [Read more...]
