The importance of our work in this historical moment
In times of grief, the wisdom of our communities and traditions calls us to God, to one another, and to rest. Psalm 30:5 has sustained generations of communities that have known what it is like when those in power do not have their best interest at heart. The Psalmist assures us that “weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
The End Always Has a Beginning: An Election Day Reflection by Dr. Leonard McMahon
Fear is never the basis for a positive political outcome. Yes, it is effective in getting results, but it is inappropriate in a democracy. The key to democracy is that what our leaders say and do has to be both effective (results) and appropriate (culture). The right conjunction matters. It cannot be either one; both conditions must be met.
How to Follow God’s Command to Love One Another During an Election Year
An op-ed from PSR Professor, Dr. Leonard McMahon
God entreats us to, “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another,” in John 13:34. While we may all agree with this sentiment in the abstract it can feel difficult in an election year when James Baldwin’s quote, “We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist,” feels more urgent.
Trans POC: Environmental Advocacy and Empowerment: A Reflection by Jessie Ratcliff
Recent MDiv and MAST graduate Jessie Ratcliff shares a reflection on how his identity as a trans person of color intersects with the social justice and spiritual work of environmentalism.
Dying to the Sins of Hiding — a Sermon by Micah Melody Taberner
Read PSR MDiv student Micah Melody Taberner’s powerful sermon celebrating Trans Day of Visibility, “Because the systemic sin of hiding denies people their full God-given agency and humanity, the antidote is healthy pride through self-acceptance and self-love, and allowing our true selves to be seen and embraced by others.”
This I Believe: Rev. Dr. Monica Joy Cross (MDiv ’10, DMin ’21)
The Alumnx Council of PSR meets bi-monthly. As a practice, they take turns sharing “This I Believe.” This month’s post is from Rev. Dr. Monica Joy Cross (DMin ’21)
The Future is Queer: A Reflection by CLGS’s Roland Stringfellow
PSR alumnx, managing director of CLGS and African-American Roundtable coordinator Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow shares a 20-year retrospection of his time at PSR and CLGS
Advent: A Season of Learning to Wait: A Reflection by PSR Dean Dr. Susan Abraham
Dean Susan Abraham shares how the season of Advent can teach us to step into ways of unknowing that are critical for our spiritual lives.
This I Believe: Dr. Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff (DMin ’19)
The Alumnx Council of PSR meets bi-monthly. As a practice, they take turns sharing “This I Believe.” This month’s post is from Dr. Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff (DMin ’19).
The Soiling of the Pride Flag: A Reflection by Rev. Roland Stringfellow
The suppression of pride flags only serves to encourage people to continue to fight for the welcome and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in public spaces. Victory will be won when the diversity represented by the rainbow flag is realized.