20 On Sunday morning while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. (John… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Easter & Empty Tomb”
A Sunday (16) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Exhaustion
My kids are troopers. It amazes me how well they do going to church meetings, Bible studies, and other church-related activities. Rarely do they complain. They always… Read more “A Sunday (16) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Exhaustion”
A Sunday (15) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Marilyn Monroe
This picture is iconic. It comes from when Marilyn Monroe starred in “The Seven-Year Itch,” where she stands on the grate on a New York sidewalk and… Read more “A Sunday (15) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Marilyn Monroe”
What If Churches Were Missional Outposts?
In March, we were able to hold our 2nd Urban Legacy Gathering, where twenty-two San Francisco PCUSA churches gathered together. This time we were able to gather… Read more “What If Churches Were Missional Outposts?”
Intergenerational Palm Sunday Worship
36And as he rode along, the people spread clothes on the road in front of him. 37When Jesus was starting down the Mount of Olives, his large crowd… Read more “Intergenerational Palm Sunday Worship”
A Sunday (14) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: I Hate Balloons
“I hate balloons!” That is what my 3 year old girl screamed as I was prepping the sanctuary this morning for today’s intergenerational Palm Sunday worship. If… Read more “A Sunday (14) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: I Hate Balloons”
No Stress, No Fuss Holy Week Pageant & Worship
A few years ago, this worship was one of my beginning attempts to integrate children in worship. At the time, we were just starting to get a… Read more “No Stress, No Fuss Holy Week Pageant & Worship”
How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part III
At the Next conference, I shared about a gathering where we gathered the 22 churches in San Francisco to see how we could better partner with one… Read more “How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part III”
A Sunday (13) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: 3 Going on 16
“Sound of Music” is one of my favorite movies. I even went to Salzburg and did the “Sound of Music” tour. One of my favorite scenes is… Read more “A Sunday (13) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: 3 Going on 16”
Is There a Different Way to Do Presbytery Meetings?
I began my moderator year for the Presbytery of San Francisco January of this year. My focus for this year is to change the way we meet… Read more “Is There a Different Way to Do Presbytery Meetings?”
Still Waters 