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The Joy of Inefficient Ministry
Small groups still have just a couple of slots. Reply to this email if your interest is piqued by the idea of a circle of
The Powerful Gifts of Disappointment and Saying No
Might you want to connect with some other people on their spiritual journey, receive some coaching on your own path, and have the opportunity to
Faithful Risk
My cherished siblings – I’ve spoken to some very wise comrades this week. People who are near to or part of the Way of the
We Get By With A Little Help From Grace
Beloved- Some of you have been with The Way of the River since the very beginning in 2015, and some just arrived this week! Welcome
Rosemary for Remembrance
Dear hearts – For my birthday, I received some things I’ve wanted for a very long time: The supplies to make wax seals on envelopes.
Finding the Genuine in Stillness
Dear hearts – For the last twenty-eight days, I have been on a discernment retreat. I have thought about The Way of the River, about
The Twists and Turns of Forgiveness
Dear One – I know I wrote to you about some of this recently, but I am feeling really drawn, really actively allured and invited
The Realm of Sovereignty and Humility
Beloved – Welcome to the most recent edition of Reflections, my little musings of the week. This week, I am considering two words that don’t
Forgive Yourself for Everything Everyday. Really
New around here? Welcome to Reflections, my weekly love letter and missive to all the comrades at The Way of the River. Put your feet
The Eye of the Crone is Upon Us
Beloved comrades- What a strange, strange time. In my tradition, Lammas (August 1 to 2) begins a season of three harvest festivals followed by the
A Bedside Missive
Dear hearts! Just the tiniest note because I’m still very tired, but I wanted you all to know that as of last Thursday, I was
Reflection and Gratitude [Rev. Karen Lee Scrivo]
Rev. Karen Scrivo is one of my colleagues in Unitarian Universalist ministry, a friend, and a former client. She and I have shared many of
Moving Through Unseen Light [Jack Mandeville]
Jack Mandeville is a faithful comrade at The Way of the River and can be found during nearly every week’s Beloved Selfies in one of
Community [Rev. Sara Goodman]
Rev. Sara Goodman is an Associate Minister at White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Rev. Sara finds the presence of the most Holy
Being Laid Low [Rev. Oscar Sinclair]
Dear friends, I’m writing this column as a guest of my dear friend Catharine, who is currently having a well-managed health crisis. However well-managed such
The Stolen Stripes Reprised
Hello, my dears – What follows is a version of the piece I did in 2019, slightly updated. It was such fun to write, and
How Spiritual Poverty Makes Room for Our Hearts
Dear hearts – In the middle of last week, I was in a small group, and we were talking about the concept of spiritual emptiness,
The Inseparables – Sex and Spirit
Things, things, things are afoot. Watch this space for something fun and useful soon! My dear friends– First, as you may have surmised from the
Ourselves and Deity: Never Not Broken
While this edition of Reflections is from the archives, I have made a few changes here and there, Not only that, but there’s a very