umw for the win with responsible parenthood
This piece was originally written for the Love Your Neighbor Coalition newsletter for General Conference 2016. My favorite piece ofContinue Reading
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ode to (dr not ms) benz
Almost two years ago, I was fortunate to go to a Western Methodist Justice Movement conference in Lake Tahoe. It was around the timeContinue Reading
worships well with others?
I remember the first Easter after taking Christology. It was hard, I struggled with all the historic and traditional theologyContinue Reading
ministerial integrity & rev. vicki flippin
Well, General Conference finished our Opening Worship. In many ways it was beautiful, we sang in many different languages, hadContinue Reading
being in coalition, being in community
Sometimes one arrives in Portland before the third person in your small group text chain. Honoring her absence clearly takesContinue Reading
i got it from my mom
I leave for General Conference 2016 (read this awesome Oregon Live article for more information) on Mother’s Day, today. WhenContinue Reading
living with tension, standing for justice
This post was originally written for the PNW News Blog. We knew where the speaker was heading. Every word heContinue Reading
leaving the process, finding authenticity
The following was originally posted via my Facebook profile. My life is in transition… and it wouldn’t be complete withoutContinue Reading
One Bread, One Body: The Unity of a Gluten-Free Communion
This blog was originally written for and featured on my church’s blog. When I was 22 I found out thatContinue Reading
