I am Julie and this is my journal of life- a place to find sermons, life events, theological discussion, and reflection on life in general.
It was begun and continues to be a place to record all of this for me, and if you find you can relate, you are invited in.
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Under the Altar Cloth: Volunteers and turf wars
Read more: Under the Altar Cloth: Volunteers and turf warsNot all volunteers in the church (or anywhere for that fact) are ready to let go of their control and perfected skills.
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The power of being still
Read more: The power of being stillWhen my children were little they would wind up the more tired they were. It was as if they were afraid of falling asleep, afraid of stillness. More than once I would hold a crying child in my arms while they tried so hard to keep moving. I sat, gently rocking them and swaddling them…
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Under the Altar Cloth: Who does a Pastor belong to?
Read more: Under the Altar Cloth: Who does a Pastor belong to?We are hired and paid by a congregation. But we do not belong to them.
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Under the Altar Cloth: Titles, Names, & Privilege
Read more: Under the Altar Cloth: Titles, Names, & PrivilegeDiscussions on topics difficult to navigate when pastoring a congregation While interviewing I am asked a lot how I shall be addressed. This is a conundrum every time. When I choose to be Pastor First-Name I am considered friendly, open, and available but also younger, less experienced, and less professional. When I choose Pastor Last-Name…
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Under the Altar Cloth (UtAC)
Read more: Under the Altar Cloth (UtAC)My friend Suzannah once said, “I am so angry that we don’t get told ANY of this as a congregation member! We don’t want to be ignorant about these things!”
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What Does Folk Christianity Mean?
Read more: What Does Folk Christianity Mean?In those moments alone, we can experience the “nous” as the Gospel of Mary explains, the sweet spot between spirit and soul where God resides.
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