All Shall Be Well ...

Posted by The Rev. Jennifer Andrews-Weckerly on

This week marks the beginning of my maternity leave. My life has already dramatically shifted from getting ready to be away from church for 12 weeks, to getting our family and home ready for a new baby. It is a time of anticipation, busyness, excitement, and a bit of anxiety. As I assured my...

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On the In-Between …

Posted by The Rev. Jennifer Andrews-Weckerly on

As I approach my delivery date, many people have asked me whether I am ready. I think they usually are asking one of two things (or both): 1) Have I accomplished everything I need to do to welcome the baby?, and/or 2) Am I ready to no longer be bearing the physical burden of pregnancy? It is the...

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On Being Dust ...

Posted by The Rev. Jennifer Andrews-Weckerly on

One of the gifts of being a clergy person is the moments of insight, intimacy, and holiness. That gift is probably one of the primary things that keep me going, especially in the midst of weeks when the vocation feels more full of challenge than full of blessing. The cool thing about the gift is...

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