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    For A Name’s Sake

    I’m sitting in front my screen, tapping absently at the keys trying to formulate a final paper for my Lutheran Confessions course. Nothing. I have plenty of… Read more “For A Name’s Sake”

    February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 by Erin Thomas

    A Pastor’s Apology To The Single Community

    Originally posted on john pavlovitz:
    This is a message to all those who are single or who have spent any years in the Church as a single person. As…

    February 18, 2018February 17, 2018 by Erin Thomas

    Selig

    “If we remember that the German word for holy (selig) is the root of our word silly, we may be forced to make some pertinent connections.” —… Read more “Selig”

    February 17, 2018February 19, 2018 by Erin Thomas

    5 Years From Katie

    13 years today…wow.

    December 10, 2017 by Erin Thomas

    Blessed First Day of Celtic Advent

    The sun is down…blessed first day of Advent, friends. Let us be welcoming of one another in our waiting.

    November 16, 2017 by Erin Thomas

    Samhain 2017: Thoughts & Suggestions

    Long ago I relinquished the fear-based religion that taught me that everything outside literal, inerrant Bible interpretations was to be avoided and branded as evil. Everything was… Read more “Samhain 2017: Thoughts & Suggestions”

    October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 by Erin Thomas

    When Spiritual Bypassing Meets Racism Meets Gaslighting

    Originally posted on Wake Up, Mama!:
    Photo credit: StockSnap. Description: Woman with eyes closed and shadow across face. I want to talk about something I witnessed last…

    October 26, 2017 by Erin Thomas

    Dear Mainline Church people (a response to the Nashville Statement)

    As a former evangelical who now is on an ordination track in the ELCIC, please hear Martha’s words carefully, generously, and openly. Martha Spong Dear Mainline Church… Read more “Dear Mainline Church people (a response to the Nashville Statement)”

    August 30, 2017August 30, 2017 by Erin Thomas

    Can Contemplative Prayer Help Address Racism, White Supremacy, and Hate?

    Originally posted on Ed Cyzewski: Author // Contemplative:
    What good is sitting in silence for 30 minutes of contemplative prayer every day going to do when there are…

    August 16, 2017 by Erin Thomas

    Release the Just

    I recently completed my First Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education. Part of my work as a student spiritual care provider was to be present with both… Read more “Release the Just”

    August 15, 2017 by Erin Thomas

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