Friends, I am not terribly surprised but still very sad and scared as the election results seem apparent. I may have more thoughtful words for you later. If there are particular liturgical resources that might be helpful in these next weeks, let me know. In the meantime, I’ve created a BINGO card to help you…
I know we’re all planning for Advent these days, but look what I got in the mail! It’s an advance reader copy of the Lent devotional I wrote: Prone to Wander: A Lenten Journey with Women in the Wilderness! This book follows the same format as Expecting Emmanuel, with daily reflections, weekly blessings, and guides…
On September 8 (2024) I was installed as a pastor at Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton, KS. It was a beautiful time of worship and blessing for me and the full pastoral team. The choir sounded amazing, the children’s conversation was a blast, and the cake was soooo good. But the event got…
In celebration of the first day of summer (in the Northern Hemisphere) and in gratitude for a slightly slower rhythm in my life these next few weeks.
My final day as pastor of Peace Mennonite Church was yesterday–June 10, 2024. This was (is) a hard goodbye for all of the best reasons. Below is the letter I shared with the Peace community in last week’s newsletter. Dear, dear, Peace Mennonite Community, I do not have the words to adequately express my gratitude…
*I wrote this Call to accompany Exodus 13:17-22; it would work well with any scriptures that mention the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. Leader: God makes the Divine presence knownSide 1: in cloud and fire,Side 2: in song and scripture.Leader: The Holy Presence leadsSide 1: through wilderness landscapes,Side 2: through times…
As some of you already know, my path is taking quite a turn. I will conclude my nearly 18-year ministry with Peace Mennonite in Lawrence, KS, on June 10 and begin as co-pastor of Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton, KS, on August 11. I am sad to leave the beloved community at Peace…
Holy One,We, like the women at the tomb, have borne witness to death in many forms.We have encountered violence.We have carried grief.We have resigned ourselves.And so, even though we have heard this story many times,it is nowas alwaysunexpected–That there would be no stone to roll away,no death shroud to unwrap,no body to receive the carefully…
Our Easter celebrations tend toward glaring and loud:trumpets and choirs and big, gaudy lilies,baskets full of too-sweet candy and bright, glaring colors.That is all good—for what it’s worth. I wish you glorious musicand fragrant flowers;plenty of chocolate—the good stuff,and all the luminous beauty of the rainbow. That is my wish,for you.But this blessing is different.…
Hosanna!Hosanna!Blessed is the One who comes in the name of God.Blessed are we who come to worship the One.Hosanna!Hosanna!Do not be afraid.We are not afraid.Look! Jesus comes in peace.Look! Jesus comes in love.Hosanna!Hosanna!
Spacious Faith 