All of the sudden, this morning, I was being told about an 8th grade girl.  This isn’t just any story about a middle school student.  This was the story about how this young woman was bullied.  I don’t know the… Continue reading

I am a New Yorker.  I’m not from Maine — though I’ve lived and loved here for just over 4 years.  There are things about me that are distinctly New York, including but not limited to, my overt sarcasm.  When… Continue reading

There is no one description.  There are dozens of metaphors for the divine offered in the words of Scripture.  Potter.  Creator.  Wind.  Mother.  Spirit.  But, let’s be honest.  That’s not what most of us think about when we think about… Continue reading

Photo by Mary Helen Peters Today is the day I was ordained.  Four years ago today.  I was asked a series of questions that I re-read every so often simply to recall what it was that I promised that day.  Each… Continue reading

Photo by Andres Rueda I hurried through my prayers this morning.  Even though I woke up early enough to clean the snow off my car, drink coffee, get to my morning meeting and especially to allow enough time for prayer,… Continue reading

In the United Church of Christ, when a church embarks upon the possibility of searching for their next settled pastor, the congregation must craft some statement of their ministry.  Likewise, when the  minister that seeks to search for her next… Continue reading

Our nation observed a moment of silence at 11:00 am this morning to intentionally observe the horrible events of this weekend.  I have been keeping silent all morning.  It seems I need the silence.  I need to be with my… Continue reading

I went to church this morning. Epiphany by John August Swanson I didn’t preach.  I didn’t lead worship.  I didn’t have any part in the planning of the children’s program.  Today, I just went to church.  I had some coffee… Continue reading

On Sunday, in the congregation I serve, we marked the Fourth Sunday of Advent with a new Christmas Pageant.  This particular congregation has used the same pageant for over 10 years.  Last year, as I sat in worship listening to… Continue reading

I love how you work so hard and so passionately for justice for all people and all creation. I appreciate the variety of ways you approach that work and the diligence and care you take with it. I love seeing… Continue reading