It was 8am in the West Bank of Palestine, but it was 11pm in Arizona on the night of the elections and I NEEDED to find out what was happening in the United States. It was a very surreal experience because just a few days before, Israel had their 5th election in 4 years (and
Reverend Christine is on a Professional Development Trip to the Holy Land this week. Here’s what she had to say about this trip two weeks ago: Next week, I am going on a trip that I never thought would be on my bucket list. I will be taking a journey to the Holy Lands of
In the final days before the election, I am worried. I am worried about the future of our country–the polarization, the hate rhetoric that I’ve heard, the proposed legislation that takes more and more rights away from women, transgender people, and people of color, and more. Frankly, I’m worried about our democracy; I am concerned
Next week, I am going on a trip that I never thought would be on my bucket list. I will be taking a journey to the Holy Lands of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian religions. We will be visiting the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Cana, Ramallah, Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Hebron. The trip is being led
As I write this, I am with ministerial colleagues in the Pacific Southwest at our first in-person gathering since February of 2020. Some thoughts on my experience here; I am in awe at how delightful it is to have an open space between worship, programming and meals to connect with like-minded individuals. How wonderful it
I will never forget the first time I marched in a Pride Parade. My kids were younger (maybe 8 and 10) and my mom marched with us. My younger son and my mom held the banner and I was so proud. What was so amazing to me was how many members of the congregation showed
