Words from Washington

I have just returned from my second 'retreat' as a member of our Conference's Board of Ordained Ministry.  I spent two days this...

An article on the front page of today's Metro section reads, "D.C. school officials have registered about 462 homeless students thi...

I'm thinking of wearing jeans to church tomorrow.  I know that I won't, but I am tempted to trade my normal suit and heals for jeans...

For the past several days, I have been amazed at the tax problems that have somehow surfaced before the Senate. First, it was Timothy Geithn...

Mount Vernon Place UMC, the church I serve in Washington, has long been a staple in ministries of mercy and justice in Washington. The chur...

Psalm 65:5-12 and Mark 1:4-20 January 25, 2009 Mount Vernon Place UMC, Washington They started arriving on Saturday, bringing with them bags...

I was so inspired by the words that the Reverend Gene Robinson prayed at the opening of the Inauguration yesterday afternoon. I am also insp...

I truly believe that I was blessed with the best stepfather anyone could ever have.  As I prepare to go to Colorado to celebrate Red's l...

Earlier this week, I received an email from the religion writer for the Washington Post. Normally, Michelle is busy writing December article...

I am working on worship planning this morning and came across this beautiful liturgy from the Iona Community. It embodies for me what Chris...

I've been thinking a lot about Mary lately.  Mary, the mother of Jesus, has been on my mind a lot as I have spent time with different wo...

I have been thinking a lot lately about how best to prepare a way for the Lord.  In this season of Advent - this season of expectant waiting...

I give thanks for 1) My husband, Craig, and our first five months of marriage.  Craig continues to embody for me the Indigo Girls song ...

His cowboy hats and baseball caps still hang on a rack when you walk in the door.  A bedroom downstairs is filled with trophies of all shape...

I know well the call of God upon my life.  I can remember vividly my call to ministry - my weekend in NYC with young people in 1996 and how ...

This past week, I traveled with a colleague to Duke Divinity Scho ol to talk with individuals there who might be interested in serving in th...

My colleague, Ken Carter , posted this prayer on this blog recently.  I post it here for us on this election day: Creator of us all: you are...

As many of you know, Peter Storey has had a more profound impact on my life than any other disciple I know. He is my teacher, my mentor and ...

One of the things I love most about the United Methodist Church is how the table is open to all people. There are no restrictions placed on...

A few weeks ago, I joined the wonderful word of Facebook. I have heard about Facebook for more than a year now. I have seen the wedding pi...