Funny how when you change the outside, you sometimes feel better on the inside.
Chopped off my hair this weekend, got a new pair of glasses with an update prescript, and got a new winter coat (mega on sale which makes it better). I feel good.
And yet...
As All Saints Day is coming up, I remember those who have died. I remember those who are dying. I've been grieving for the upcoming death of my good friend from high school and church, Carrie, who has been struggling with an aggressive cancer. Pray for peace as she is surrounded by the love of family in these final days.
In the now immortal words of my seminary colleages, FUCK CANCER. My new hair, new glasses, new coat... do nothing to stop the onslaught of disease in our bodies or in the world. Though I do find some comfort in them, I struggle with the balance. Haircuts and glasses and warm coats are necessary, yes. Perhaps this is guilt? Guilt that I am alive to enjoy and need haircuts, glasses, and coats.
Happy All Saints day soon. I'm celebrating with a new haircut, new glasses, and a new winter coat.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Sunday, October 09, 2011
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
The Church and Being Pissed Off
I'm pissed off. I really, truly am.
You see, two years ago, my church body made a decision. And now no one seems to be standing behind that decision.
I'm not trying to be vague. The ELCA voted to ordain gay and lesbian clergy who were in committed relationships. In the in between time, many individual churches have left the ELCA. I get that some people believe homosexuality is a sin. Scripture does not convince me of that, however. I fully support my GLBTQ brothers and sisters. I am a proud ally.
And recently, two dear friends have been rejected because of their sexuality. They're young and have amazing skills for ministry and a passion for what this church could be. And yet, they aren't allowed to do ministry. People seemed to be scared. Fear is stopping people from calling my dear friends to be leaders in this church.
I'm pissed off. I really, truly am.
It's time to take a stand.
You see, two years ago, my church body made a decision. And now no one seems to be standing behind that decision.
I'm not trying to be vague. The ELCA voted to ordain gay and lesbian clergy who were in committed relationships. In the in between time, many individual churches have left the ELCA. I get that some people believe homosexuality is a sin. Scripture does not convince me of that, however. I fully support my GLBTQ brothers and sisters. I am a proud ally.
And recently, two dear friends have been rejected because of their sexuality. They're young and have amazing skills for ministry and a passion for what this church could be. And yet, they aren't allowed to do ministry. People seemed to be scared. Fear is stopping people from calling my dear friends to be leaders in this church.
I'm pissed off. I really, truly am.
It's time to take a stand.
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