The Words
The Words Fall 2017 That they do not come is a trouble to me, And that trouble—at times stacked carelessly among other troubles— accuses me, like other aspects of […]
Made to Flourish: An Introduction to Millennial Womanism
“How do we decide what to study or what jobs to pursue, or what topics to write about? The answer is simple: do the work your soul must have” — Katie […]
Holy Hearing & Holy Forgetting
When it comes to confession, Anglicans have historically leaned hard on the “none must” part of the traditional phrase, “all may, some should, none must.” Confession is a scary thing […]
Confession: Holy Peace
John 20:19-23 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear […]
Real Family Values
I am sitting in my office at the Seminary where I teach on the second day of a new semester. Last year at this time, I was home on maternity […]
Holy Spirit Movement: Puerto Rico Se Levanta
There is a phrase that has become a rallying cry for Puerto Ricans, whether on the island, mainland, or those of us in authentic solidarity with la gente Boricua: that […]
10 Things I Wish All Clergy Understood About Pregnancy Loss
In the years since my own experience of pregnancy loss, something amazing has happened. An entire world has opened up to me—a world filled with women and men and families […]
Transgender at the World Council of Churches
“Cultivate your interconnectedness.” -GETI Small Group Leader When someone says to you, “Hey, I think you should apply to go on this trip to Africa and, by the way, we’ll […]
Please, Let it Be Just Me
Years ago when I was in youth ministry I found myself deep in conversation with a group of freshman girls in the wee hours of a Saturday morning. It was […]
All I Really Need to Know About Ministry I Learned from Daniel Tiger
One day in the preschool carpool, the kids asked to listen to Daniel Tiger. I found myself listening to the familiar tunes with new ears. I thought of the classic […]
