Submit? I’d Rather Not
As a pastor who leads day in and day out, I feel comfortable when I am the primary authority, giving vision and guidance to others on how things need to […]
Very Married
The other day I had a mortifying experience at the local breakfast cafe. A friend and I had met to go over plans for the party she’s planning to celebrate […]
Loving The Young Clergy Women Project
A few weeks ago, my family and I made our way down Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, in search of a room in Boston University’s School of Theology where I would […]
Magnolias and Roses and Roots
The Magnolia sapling sat in its small black nursery container on our back porch. Day after day, my husband and I passed by the window or stepped outside and commented […]
You Are My Beloved
“My beloved speaks and says to me: Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.” I’ve been involved in planning quite a few weddings over the years, including my […]
Who I Am With Them
I have been best friends with the same four women for over 20 years. It’s only now that we’re in our 30’s that we’ve realized how fortunate we are to […]
Walter’s Cigarettes
When I was a teenager, I promised myself that I would never buy cigarettes. A few of my friends smoked, and occasionally someone would offer me a cigarette and I […]
Embracing Fluidity
Two months ago I ended my position at a parish where I served for six years as the associate rector. Leaving was the best option for my family, my health, […]
The Women Who Make it Possible
I love being a parent. I love working full time. I love not having to worry about whether I am going over my half-time or three-quarter time limit. I love […]
Spiritual Safety
Wardrobe choices. That’s what my husband and I were fighting about that evening. It was like an episode of “What Not To Wear” was playing in front of our closet.
