How can we flourish in pastoral practices, ?

Hi, friends.

How about a way to "embrace change and celebrate transformation" in this new year? Sounds like just the book for an Epiphany journey, right? We are excited to see the second edition of Mary Clark Moschella's Ethnography as a Pastoral Practice. Have you used this book before? 

Mary Clark Moschella offered some great insights and inspiration in a series for Three Minute Ministry Mentor, with themes of paying attention, listening for the holy, and the power of listening. We wanted to share these episodes with you, to inspire your practices. Have a look! 

~ Eileen

“The time is always right
to do what is right.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Stanford University, 1967

A Blessing for This Day 

May your moments unfold in grace. 

May you serve others for the sake of love and justice. And may you know that it is always time to do what is right. 

May you trust the questions as you lean into your vocation. 

May you know you are beloved and pass it on each day. 

On this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, let us lean into the questions for discernment. We want to share again this collection of wisdom from Kadia Edwards and Duane Bidwell.  

Resources for your Pastoral Imagination 

What about a set of carefully selected questions and exercises to trace your patterns and do some planning? I have been using YearCompass - have a look! 

Need some help unraveling your year? Our dear friend Traci Smith (you know her from The Writing Table, too - don't miss it!) recommends these resources from Susannah Conway. Check out this path to unraveling! 

Join us at The Writing Table in 2024?

Have you set new writing goals for 2024? The Writing Table is ready for you. Have a look! 

We notice what you are doing, . We think it is important. And we appreciate all you are doing to serve God and the world. You inspire us. Let's lean in to paying attention and listening with care.  

Blessings and deep peace, 
Eileen