At the beginning of a new year and in this Epiphany season, we have wonderful opportunities to collaborate for new beginnings. Epiphany, “revelation of divine being,” is not limited to the Magi but continues to happen as we come together to birth and rebirth new life. New Wineskins Community collaborates with The Gathering, A Womanist […]

These challenging days invite us to return to the ancient Wisdom in the Bible and other sacred texts. We need Her guidance for our transformation and empowerment to bring healing to our wounded world. Now return to Her during this Christmas season and beyond. “Ancient Wisdom, Mother of Earth” celebrates the Divine in diverse genders, […]

Advent celebrates the coming of the Divine. In the midst of widespread tornadoes and other climate change disasters, COVID variants, gun violence, racism, misogyny, sexism, and other injustices, we long for the Divine to come into our world to bring transformation. Singing new songs can contribute to new life, hope, peace, and justice. I invite […]

In an article titled “Advent, race, and the intimacy of Incarnation: Why we must see beyond a white Baby Jesus,” Robert P. Jones writes: “This year at Advent, I’m reflecting on the theological importance of an expansive and inclusive understanding of the Incarnation.” Jones, author of White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in […]

A recent New Wineskins Community Gathering focused on gratitude in the midst of struggles and challenges. We shared stories and expressions of gratitude. We talked about the difference it makes for us to express gratitude anyhow/anyway. Vontril and Alexandria McLemore, my good friends and ministry partners of New Wineskins and The Gathering, A Womanist Church, […]