And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3.22) The Baptism of the Lord is a wonderful… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Baptism 2”
Tag: St. John’s Presbyterian Church
A Kids’ Guide to Worship
In a previous post, I shared the journey my church has gone through to move into a more intergenerational way of worshiping. I also shared some lessons… Read more “A Kids’ Guide to Worship”
Interactive Prayer Stations for Advent IV
6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born. (Luke 2.6) The first Sunday of Advent, my church has interactive prayer stations, an… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations for Advent IV”
A Sunday (47) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: In Honor of . . .
In worship today, my Head of Staff announced that I had finished my year as moderator of the Presbytery of San Francisco, which is why I may… Read more “A Sunday (47) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: In Honor of . . .”
Interactive Gift Ideas for Anniversaries, Ordinations and Installations
Many churches celebrate the anniversary of a pastor and are looking for interactive ways to commemorate the occasion. Also, as part of an ordination or installation of… Read more “Interactive Gift Ideas for Anniversaries, Ordinations and Installations”
A Sunday (45) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Mother/Pastor
Normally, I say I am a pastor/mother, not because I identify with or value being a pastor over being a mother. It’s because I can’t separate being… Read more “A Sunday (45) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Mother/Pastor”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Hunger Awareness
The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Hunger Awareness”
A Sunday (39) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Questions
My kids ask a lot of questions. A LOT! The 20-minute drive to school in the morning is a mixture of my baby girl’s “Why? Why? Why?”… Read more “A Sunday (39) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Questions”
A Sunday (38) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Weddings, Baptisms, & a Baby Girl
One of the unique privileges I have experienced as a pastor/mother is baptizing my own children. There is something poignant about pouring water over your child’s head… Read more “A Sunday (38) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Weddings, Baptisms, & a Baby Girl”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Love
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3.1) I borrowed a sermon. Yep, I said it! I borrowed… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Love”
Still Waters 