Trick-or-Treat Be With You! I do ministry on the margins with what I call “queer pilgrims.” Like me, they are one or more of the various flavors of queer, but unlike me they aren’t Christian anymore and have—whether voluntarily or through exile—left their faith community. One of the perennial questions I get from such pilgrims…
Category: Protestant Spirituality
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month some of our blog stories will focus on this theme. Check back weekly throughout May! Churches can play an important role in the health and well-being of the wider community. One way to do this is through raising awareness for a variety of issues. When I…
Is It Okay to be Emotional?
Do you remember the last time you were emotional? Was it an expression of joy, anger, fear, or sadness? There are so many emotions a person goes through in a day, and with these emotional swings, it is difficult to fathom how a person can navigate the turbulent waters of these feelings without getting lost….