𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗖 This morning I spent Juneteenth celebrating at the African American Civil War Museum in Washington DC. This celebration began with a program that included a ritual reading of the names of the African Americans who fought in the Civil War. For this sacred event, I was invited to say a “Prayer for Juneteenth &

🎙️ 𝗗𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 – 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗧𝗢𝗣 | 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 | 𝗗𝗖, 𝗠𝗗 & 𝗩𝗔 🗞️ 🏳️‍🌈 It’s an honor when hashtag#CommunityMinistry is recognized and shared within our community. Special appreciation goes out to the DC Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs for supporting our interfaith service with resources and funds. This past week, I and three others from this year’s DC Pride Interfaith Service Plan

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺? It was my honor to sit down with Dr. Frank Smith, Founder and Executive Director of the African American Civil War Museum, to moderate a dialog with members of All Souls Church Unitarian in Washington DC. We discussed leadership, social justice, and a vision for

A week ago, I served as the Emcee at a Trivia Night Fundraiser event for United Community in Virginia. This event was sponsored by Mount Vernon Unitarian Church . It was so nice to finally meet their Senior Director of Development & Communications, Cecilia Jade Kern Fix in person. Over $4,000 was raised that United Community will use to help neighbors in need overcome barriers and build pathways to lasting stability. Some of their programs include medical and nutriti

For years, I spent the bulk of my free time volunteering at my progressive, social justice-oriented church. It felt so good. I learned so much…about myself and about this world in which I was a part. I was surrounded by mostly retired people who nurtured and mentored me. I benefited from their wisdom and encouragement. I eventually grew envious of their ability to spend their retirement pouring into social justice and caring for the wider community. Something inside me said,

Wow, it happened! I’m officially a “Reverend” 💞 Does this mean that I’m going to drop everything and run off into the sunset to start my own church? No, not quite, but I’m glad you asked! 😊 I have been multi-vocational for a long time, and I LOVE it! Serving my students, clients, congregants, and association members brings me deep fulfillment. I’m someone who’s often lived at a naturally high frequency. I didn’t choose or try to be this way. I’ve come to understand that

Today was my big day. A once in a lifetime affirmation that inspires my journey. If you missed it, you can watch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/eq4eJG6f I started off anxious but quickly turned it into a more productive and healthier feeling – excitement .How do you handle anxiousness around a big occasion or important situation? How do you “let it go” so you can enjoy the journey and lean into the possibilities?For me, I have lots of practice turning anxiety into excitem

We can make a difference! World Pride Interfaith worship service. Myself and about 10 others clergy, advocates, and lay leaders have been...

Wow, the Unitarian Universalist Associations 2025 General Assembly is right around the corner! I am happy to serve as a delegate for my...