In this New Year, it seems as though many RevGals have resolved to post more. It came up in a FB conversation that we used to leave blogstones (o) when we read an entry if we did not feel compelled to comment - it lets the author know that we had been there. In catching up this week, I have left many blogstones - I hope you all will too as you peruse writing around the ring.
The most important blog post I have read this week is a compilation of the most popular articles from Tribal Church and Carol Howard Merritt. The Sixth One on the list, Power Games, changed how I do ministry and I continue to think of it very often. I work for the Bishop in a diocese that only started ordaining women to the priesthood in the last 4 years. Power dynamics are part of every meeting I attend and this article helped me see it.
Stratoz has been blogging some of his favorite things. He has some great pictures and music - go, see. He also has had a year of Pizza Events - it sounds like something that would be fun to host.
Jenny at Called writes beautifully about Sanctuary and how she has perceived that word over the last year and hopes to live into it this next year. Her description of how God speaks to her would be my exact description also - how about you?
Others are reflecting on particular words also as they ponder the new year and new beginnings. It reminds me of the decks of words we used on BE 1:
- Faith Hope Cherrytea : also some beautiful desktop calendars to download
- SimplyJan : Imagine
- Robin : Serenity
Pudgy Parson has a great reflection about on-going fitness training and rebirth. I offer it up to everyone making the resolution of getting into shape and needing to read about motivation.
Suzanne at life in motherhood, ministry and the arts has me wishing I live close to Richmond, VA. She is putting together a monthly retreat for creative clergy. I wanna go!! Go look at her offering if you live close by - please let me know how it is.
achurchforstarvingartists has a potential list of resolutions for our churches - simple, easy to implement, a great place to start.
And lastly, Diane has a beautiful story about faith in community: sharing carols in the trenches at wartime.
My eyes are a bit teary after reading that one, so I'll sign off now. Happy 2013!
"It came up in a FB conversation that we used to leave blogstones (o) when we read an entry if we did not feel compelled to comment - it lets the author know that we had been there. In catching up this week, I have left many blogstones - I hope you all will too as you peruse writing around the ring."
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amy. This answered my question about what the (o) symbolized in your comment. I must not have been a member of RevGals when you did this before. I think leaving blogstones is a great idea!
Just of run, I found an old mention of the blogstones here: http://revgalblogpals.blogspot.com/2006/11/thanksgiving-delurking-week.html?m=0
DeleteThanks Amy for the explanation about the blogstones. What a great idea. And thanks for your visit to my blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the shout out. It was fun blogging about my favorite things
ReplyDeleteThank you for gathering these together. I had no idea there was a "ring" of blog posts by ordained women - thought "RevGalBlogPals" was like AWCC (Anglican Women CircleChat). Is there a place where I can learn about the history of this 'ring'?
ReplyDeleteBtw, I was intrigued to discover that some people who read my "Soulistry" page on Facebook (wwww.facebook.com/soulistry) consider it to be a blog. If that's the case, I'd be happy to add it to the ring, but am not certain how to do that. I look forward to hearing from someone. Thank you.
June - let me ask the person I think would know this and we will get back to you ASAP.
DeleteJune - there is some history to be found by using the tags on the side bar - if you click on the rev gal inc, or rev gal misc there are interesting old business/history entries there. I know that somewhere is a written "in the beginning" - anyone else know where it is? Maybe on St Casserole's blog?
DeleteHi June,
DeleteI'm the membership person, so will try to answer your question! We haven't included facebook pages in the past, and I'm uncertain about how we would do that in terms of linking in the blogroll or enabling readers who don't use facebook. Having said that, I will ask at the board meeting at the end of January whether we might change that. In the meantime, we so appreciate your participation both here and in the facebook group!
As far as history goes, here is our most recent "history lesson" post. Enjoy!