Joining the Divorced Pastors’ Club
On a Sunday morning in early 2016, I sat with a half a dozen kids in front of our altar for a children’s time, teaching them how to say my […]
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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 […]
She Is Someone
“How’s your hubby?” “Where is your husband?” “What’s your fella up to?” “You should have brought your husband today!” I am new clergy, recently graduated from seminary, and four months […]
Wedding Season
It’s that time of year once again: Wedding Season! Young clergy women are here to offer some helpful advice and words of wisdom to the happy couples and their family […]
An Open Letter to the “Minister” in my Facebook Feed
Dear Facebook acquaintance, Since we haven’t actually talked or seen each other since middle school, let me just start by saying I’m aware that you’re hearing from me out of […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Not-So-Single-Anymore Rev.
I never set out to become an independent woman, but throughout my adult life, that’s what I have been. Looking back, I ended up where I am as much by […]
Faith in the Flesh
The first time I had sex outside of marriage, I was 35. I’m honestly not sure how I managed to grow up thinking that I had to save myself for […]
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.
