Coming out of the Clergy Closet
Last year our oldest child started at a new child development center. Unlike the commercial daycare setting we’d ended up at during the first year of our new call, the […]
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God’s Grace and My Father’s Love
My father was a force of nature. He was a big man, both physically and in spirit, and had the kind of laugh that had a way of booming itself […]
Being That Relative
We all have That Relative. You know, the one who makes us cringe every time they open their mouth. There’s Granny, who makes racist comments as easily as breathing; Uncle, […]
My Grandpa, Our Advocate
I don’t belong to the same faith tradition as my grandfather did. Our denominations are cousins (mine the liberal cousin) that emerged out of the Stone Campbell movement of the […]
It Mattered: A Lesson in Gender and Ministry
Most of 2009 is an ugly blur to me, but one weekend in October stands out in my memory. My mother, godmother, and aunt drove up from North Carolina to […]
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 Old, Old Story for a New, New Step-Mom
I am a pastor and the daughter of a pastor. I attended Sunday school, worship, and Bible studies for all of my growing-up years. I majored in Religion in college, […]
Becoming a Grandparent
2 Timothy 1:5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. […]
‘Tis the Season to be in the Family Business
This is my idealized childhood Christmas memory. It’s about 9:00pm, and our church’s Christmas Eve service is over. Everyone has finally left the building, except for my family. We are always […]
Ask a Young Clergy Woman: Holly Jolly Christmas Edition
Dear Askie, The holiday season is busy for everyone, but I would guess that it’s especially busy for clergy. I can only imagine how busy and stressed my wonderful pastor […]
