Listen to Her justice call; follow Sister Wisdom, take down walls; though our path is hard and long, She will lift our spirits with song. Listen to Her call for peace; follow Sister Wisdom, never ceasing; keep on planting justice seeds; She will give us all that we need. Words © 2019 Jann Aldredge-Clanton Music […]
Author: janna
“God Like a Woman in Labor”
This hymn video draws from the image in Isaiah 42 of God like a woman crying out in labor and bringing new life to birth. This seems to me an especially apt metaphor during this time. God has been laboring for justice and equity for a long time through many people and many movements. We […]
This Is the Time! “Sophia Wisdom Comes with Healing Power” and “Holy Darkness Stirs Our Creativity”
In a recent online worship service of Ebenezer/herchurch Lutheran, Pastor Stacy Boorn told about a conversation with some of her clergy colleagues about inclusive worship language. One of her colleagues said, “Yes, inclusive language is important. But with so many other pressing concerns, this is not the time.” Pastor Stacy replied, “This is precisely the […]
Hersay: Songs for Healing and Empowerment
During these challenging days there are many things we can’t do. But there are also so many things we can do to bring healing and peace to ourselves, others, and the world. We may connect with others online and on phone calls, participate in worship services online, do some kinds of work online, read inspiring […]
Badass Women of the Bible: Inspiration from Biblical Women who Challenged and Subverted Patriarchy, by Rev. Dr. Irie Lynne Session
Have you ever heard of Sheerah? Well, I’ve been in church all my life, and I hadn’t heard about her until Rev. Dr. Irie Lynne Session featured her in a sermon at The Gathering, A Womanist Church. Then I learned more about Sheerah in Dr. Irie’s new book, Badass Women of the Bible. Sheerah’s story […]