Layers: Responding to Comments Pastorally
Susan is a pastor transitioning to a new call. While introducing herself to the congregations, she engaged in conversation that one would expect around ministry, such as balancing time. But […]
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Keeping It Real: Friends Who Ask the Right Questions
“Would you be asked to do that if you were married?” My friend Catherine always cuts to the heart of the matter, not mincing words. She is the person who […]
Sacramental Presence
There are a number of things that I like about being single. I like changing into my sweatpants as soon as I get home from work. I like eating spaghetti and […]
Single at 28 (and 82)
Sometimes being a single woman in ministry is awkward. When a very hospitable mother-of-the-bride stuck by my side for the entire wedding reception because she knew I was there alone, […]
Narrative Envy
Not long ago, I was making small talk with a new acquaintance before a board meeting began, and we were sharing about our recent respective vacations. I said, “I went […]
Single Sabbath
I’m sure it’s not what our church leadership intends, but I have developed a reflexive twitch of annoyance whenever I hear the words “Sabbath rest” or “self-care.” I’m not a […]
Not That Girl
One day, not too long ago, I saw this article titled “I’m 33 and Have Never Been Kissed” reposted on Huffington Post. The heading intrigued me and as I read […]
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 […]
Life in All Its Awesomeness
Last week, at a continuing-education event with my peers, I was invited to draw or write my life map. The facilitator held up hers as an example, talking the group […]
Valentine’s Survival for the Single Rev
Valentine’s Day can be hard for single folks. This year, since it happens to fall on the first Sunday of Lent, it may be a particular challenge for single clergywomen. […]
