Summers are a time of upheaval and transition in my family. The stable childcare of the school year crumbles into a patchwork system of chaos- Mondays at a friend’s house, Tuesdays at a Mother’s Day Out program, etc… The predictable routines of the year, 9 months in the making, give forth to the erratic movements and moods of the summer. At church, we compensate by stepping back our programing and...  Read More

Community isn't optional; it’s essential to human flourishing, and it's a mandate for faithful living. This week I was in Atlanta presenting my final project and listening to my classmates present theirs. The week began by listening to a classmate present on food justice and the necessity of food pantries “in the meantime.” The goal of working toward food justice is to ensure that everyone, and esp...  Read More

In March, we enter the season of Lent—one of my favorite times of the year. Lent marks a 40-day journey, beginning on Ash Wednesday, when Jesus sets his sights on Jerusalem, leading to the cross on Good Friday, and culminating in the resurrection on Easter Sunday. Traditionally, churches observe Lent as a season of reflection and repentance. While much of the Gospel calls us to look beyond ourselves—to the marginalized, overlooked, and neglected—Lent invites us to turn inward, examining the neglected and forgotten places within our own hearts, souls, and minds.  Read More

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