With Courage and Faith
Dear Ones, After two years ministering amongst you all, the time has come to say “farewell.” I know colleagues who have had the privilege of officiating the weddings of babies … Continue reading With Courage and Faith
Author: Rev. Danielle Garrett
A Prayer for Trans Day of Visibility
Spirit of life and loveGod we know by many names and many genders,Today we offer prayers of thanks and ask for comfort and courage We offer gratitude for the beauty we … Continue reading A Prayer for Trans Day of Visibility
A Season for Letting Go
Friends, we find ourselves in a time of fasting. The Muslim observance of Ramadan began last Friday evening and yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Christian liturgical season … Continue reading A Season for Letting Go
Growing Our Roots and Our Wings
I wasn’t at church on Sunday, but I often make sure to tune in afterwards if I can’t be in the sanctuary. For me, worship is a way to center … Continue reading Growing Our Roots and Our Wings
Spiritual Practices for Self-Reflection
This past Sunday, I preached about ways we can practice healthy self-reflection. On the surface it may seem like a simple concept, but I know many people, myself included, who … Continue reading Spiritual Practices for Self-Reflection
Navigating Conflict with Compassion
Dear ones, We are mid-way through this summer journey together—this time of rest, reflection, and renewal. As I reflect on the summer so far, it occurs to me that I … Continue reading Navigating Conflict with Compassion
Chaplains to the Great Turning
This past weekend, my wife and I packed up a campervan and hit the road for a three day music festival near Bend. I was there under the high desert … Continue reading Chaplains to the Great Turning
On Pride and Sparking Our Imaginations
Dear ones, I know this has been another anxious week in what seems to be a string of anxious weeks. Violence and devastation continue in Gaza. Heat waves drive home … Continue reading On Pride and Sparking Our Imaginations
How Do We Rest When the World is on Fire?
“Treating each other and ourselves with care isn’t a luxury, but an absolute necessity if we’re going to thrive. Resting isn’t an afterthought, but a basic part of being human.”― … Continue reading How Do We Rest When the World is on Fire?
The Spring
I don’t know about you, but I always feel like my life speeds up in the late spring, as though I’m barrelling towards the summer with no breaking mechanism. I … Continue reading The Spring