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A Liturgy for Moving Out

When it was time to move out of the first home that I could truly call “mine,” it was with a complicated mixture of emotions. My most striking moments of […]

A Blessing for Moving In

The season called Ordinary Time in the church calendar often allows a brief reprieve for ministers and families of ministers. Often this time where school is out for the summer […]

Irresolutions: Creating a Rule of Life

A few months ago I attended a CREDO conference, a week-long conference offered to Presbyterian and Episcopal clergy through their health and pension benefit. It’s something like a cross between […]

A Litany for Changing Season

The air feels crisper this morning.  The sunlight shines at a different angle.  Change is in the air.    We feel the change not only on our skin, But in […]

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, […]

Pruning the Vine

I often say I have a love/hate relationship with the gospel according to John, but that’s not strictly true. If I’m being honest, I have a reluctant-tolerance/hate relationship with John. […]