The First Drop
I never wanted to be the Period Pastor . I menstruate, I care about women’s issues, and I believe in God. I am called to connect faith and feminism, even if […]
When Christmas Isn’t Joyful: The Story of The Bird
I met my husband 15 years ago this Christmas, with all the trappings of a holiday romance movie: the snow was gently falling, he was in his new Army dress […]
Collars, Leashes, and Lead Ropes
One of the very first things my spouse said to me on the day that we met was, “Your sense of call is going to make your life tough.” It […]
Blessing of the Backpacks
I have always loved back to school season. As a child I looked forward to picking out my new folder and composition book, eagerly watching as my mother painstakingly wrote […]
Parlor and Kitchen Stories
This spring, I took a job in a new church context. There is something so unique and exhausting about the first couple of months of a new job, trying to […]
A Chicken in My Bathtub
At four in the morning on a Sunday, I woke up to infernal screeching. I threw on the lights, ran outside, scared the assailant away, and saw my favorite chicken, […]
Opening Worship
Opening Worship 7-29-19 There were arches and a peak made of wood and polished, carved with a clover symbol for the Holy Trinity. And feathers were laid on the […]
The Stained Glass Cliff
Like many of my fellow clergy women, I was shocked when the news broke last week that the Rev. Dr. Amy Butler was leaving her pulpit at the storied Riverside […]
Let’s Be Honest: A Guide to Worship
My boys love going to church. On Sunday mornings, as I’m rushing to get out the door, they are moving quickly right with me, excited to get there. It is […]
This Pastor Loves You
Young Clergywomen International created t-shirts for Pride month to reclaim a message of radical love. Board co-chair Sarah Hooker had no idea what kind of response YCWI would receive. She […]
