From Access to Equity: Women’s Pathways into the Church “Wherever two or three women gather together . . . the men get nervous.” Judging by the laughter in the room, Molly Marshall’s sound bite of wisdom hit the mark. Marshall,…
Revamping Keeper of the Fire Hi, Friends – Thanks for stopping by my blog. Keeper of the Fire has been a part of my work for nearly four years now. Time for another revamp! And I need your help! Here…
Late Summer Six-Word Stories We’ve just turned the corner from summer to autumn. Before the warm days slip away entirely, I want to share a few late summer six-word stories.* Most are from trips in September. The first three were…
An Open Letter Seeking Support for Equity for Women in the Church September 17, 2013 Dear Friends, I’m just returning from a great trip to England and Scotland. My purpose for the trip was to present a paper about the…
“Living Testaments:How Women’s Ministry Renews Ecclesial Imagination for the Church” Baptist women and Roman Catholic women. Called to ministry in denominations that don’t ordain women. Stories of four women will help me show how their lives are both a living…
Opposing War 9/4/2013 I just sent this letter to my representatives. ++++++++++ Dear Rep. Cooper and Sen. Alexander: Please accept my urging that you oppose U.S. military action against Syria. While allegations of chemical weapons attacks are extremely serious, the…
Planting Sequoias Last week I traveled to the Northwestern U.S., land of giant sequoias and redwoods. I’ve been thinking about sequoias this summer, thanks to my congregation’s shared “Season of Green” during Ordinary Time. The first Sunday of Pentecost we…
Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman are My Neighbors On Saturday night I went downtown. I felt safe and happy walking through an urban center and meeting up with friends for dinner. When I arrived home from the evening out, I…
Remembering Will Campbell: Does Anyone Here NOT Know Amazing Grace? Memorial Service for Will Campbell, Mt. Juliet, TennesseeSaturday, June 22, 2013 Sitting under the words “Love your enemies” I feel my heart swell. They are painted on the walls…