Choosing Church
by Ann Bonner-Stewart [Insert well meaning person here]: “So, where are you all going to church?” [Me, stammering]: “Well, we haven’t quite figured that out yet.” As a fairly new […]
On Quitting the Children’s Choir
by Alex Hendrickson I held a meeting with my congregation’s worship and music director the other day to tell her that my eldest child wouldn’t be attending children’s choir for […]
The Rumor Mill
by Young Clergy Women For those who have not yet taken the plunge and joined the Young Clergy Women Project, our Ning group for YCW members allows for a confidential, […]
A Taste of Grace
by Joanna Harader In my small Mennonite congregation, when the worship leader says, “Go in peace,” the children go directly to the snack counter. Sure it's almost lunch time, but […]
The Day I Met Her
by Susan Olson Editor’s note: In September of this year, Moms in Ministry editor Alex Hendrickson traveled to Ethiopia with Susan Olson, the founder of the Young Clergy Women Project. […]
Slacker Parenting
by Erica Schemper Late that Saturday afternoon, my daughter’s well-being was the farthest thing from my mind. I had 30 teenagers spread across the front of the church, and we […]
A Mother’s Morning Prayer
I have found that as a parent and a pastor, life is exceedingly hectic. Even when I am able to carve out time for prayer and renewal, it is hard […]
Being a Foster Parent
by Patricia Watson A little over a year ago, my husband and I made the decision to open our home to foster children. It had been something I always wanted […]
Review: Clergy Moms
Do not be fooled by its cover—a whimsical cartoon of a woman in full Episcopal clergy garb juggling a chalice and a baby as she walks a tightrope between her […]
Being spoiled
by Katie Posey Bishop Standing at the front of the sanctuary, feeling the Spirit, ready to do the benediction, a shriek rings out from among the congregation. Only I look […]
