Steal Away June 27, 2022 By Brandon Wrencher Leave a Comment "Stealing away became a metaphor for a lifestyle of fugitivity and holy deception." Don't miss this excerpt from Liberating Church: A Hush Harbor Manifesto by CI alum Brandon Wrencher.
On the sacred space of bathrooms for queer and trans folks June 23, 2022 By Kai (Sarah) Ngu Leave a Comment All anyone really wants in a bathroom is some privacy. But Kai Ngu also found bathrooms a good place to think, and shares some thoughts here.
A Bitter Pill June 20, 2022 By Natarsha Prince Sanders 1 Comment Natarsha Sanders recounts her battle to accept a difficult diagnosis, and to get the necessary treatment. Love and medicine get her there.
Every Day I Learn How the World Will End June 15, 2022 By Lynn Domina 1 Comment "Weeding toward the garden’s edge / one morning, I put my hand / on a nest of fire ants."
The Beauty of Rest June 13, 2022 By Callie J. Smith 4 Comments Callie Smith shares the wisdom of an emergency room doc, who uses bike rides as a form of rest, with time to observe, rather than a test of speed and endurance.
The Beautiful Design June 9, 2022 By Ruth Johnston 1 Comment Ruth Johnston's essay contributes to our understanding of the spirituality of the everyday, in this case a move to a new place, where there is an opportunity to connect and engage with the world and others in a new way.
Growing up Gay in a Fractured Land June 6, 2022 By Tom Montgomery Fate 1 Comment Taylor Brorby talks about toxic masculinity, activism, North Dakota, and his experience with a Reconciling in Christ church within the ELCA.
Befriending Grief May 30, 2022 By Taryn Montgomery 5 Comments Many people are experiencing grief as the US passes the milestone of 1 million deaths from Covid. What if we change our approach and realize grief is necessary in times like this?
Ascension May 26, 2022 By Sally Witt, CSJ 3 Comments On the Feast of the Ascension, we offer this poem by Sally Witt, CSJ.
Unto Others May 18, 2022 By Lauren K. Carlson 1 Comment "In the forest I toured the wildflowers; / at home I sprayed herbicide."
