Thanksgiving as a Gift to Save Us
A few weeks ago the church youth group invited me to be their guest speaker. The teenagers had prepared a few questions to ask, and one of them was, “How […]
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Holodomor and Thanksgiving
Every November, as many in the United States prepare their Thanksgiving turkeys and make plans to gather around the table with friends, family and perhaps too much food, the world […]
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
Holy One, Source of all good things in this world: Let’s be honest. It’s 2020. You’ve seen this year happen. In a year of pandemic, and politics, and isolation, and […]
2020 Thanksgiving Prayer
God of all of us, Life as we knew it has changed. Thanksgiving as we knew it is different this year. We have lost people we love. We have lost […]
Why We’re Thankful
Thursday was Thanksgiving in the United States, making today #GivingTuesday. We asked our Young Clergy Women International Board members why they are thankful for this organization and why they give […]
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, […]
A Very Fidelia’s Thanksgiving
I am grateful for the witness of Sarah Sentilles. Her memoir, Breaking Up with God, actually helped me rediscover and re-embrace my faith and calling at a time when I […]
So, Santa and John Calvin Walk into a Bar…
It’s the time of year again, when we try to figure out what to do with Santa around here. And this year, I’ve reached some new clarity on the issue, […]
When Tradition Becomes Commonplace
I suppose a pastor’s favorite holiday should be either Christmas or Easter…but truth be told, I love Thanksgiving. I have fond memories of waking up in morning and lazing around […]
Ask a Young Clergy Woman: Attitude of Gratitude Edition
Dear Askie, I know that gratitude is a good thing and that there are so many blessings in my life… I have enough to eat, work I feel called to, […]
