Category Archives: Twinkle’s Musings

Churched?

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Above pictured UU Church in Sangerville, Maine – JOIN US!

More than a social club, Church can be one of our spiritual homes.  Intentionally it can be where we find the most sacred place of belonging, where our inner light recognizes and is recognized by those in our presence. It is where our whole-broken selves, our gifts and our flaws, are accepted and rejoiced in. It can be where our Beloved Community resides and grow from. Where, with our chosen actions and activities, we can bless and be blessings to each other, and to our larger community. Not just the principle or ideal of “belonging” but the active creation and cultivation of an environment that allows genuine belonging to occur. The place where we bear witness to each other, are held tenderly in difficult times and are accompanied during celebratory occasions. It is where we not merely know of each other, but, rather, have the opportunity and responsibility to really know each other.

This applies wherever you gather in spiritual community, by whichever name you call it.

Join us! in Sangerville and at TwinklesPlace for services!

this is what a Minister looks like

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As ordained interfaith clergy, I am honored to claim my place among female ministers in solidarity with Baptist Women in Ministry where each week they introduce and feature a female minister.
On Facebook over the past week I have felt my heart leap with joy as my clergy colleagues of many denominations and Faiths have joined in this movement.
Remarkable women. Amazing ministers. Beloved friends.
Sisters in Service to that which we each call Holy.
May our ministries reveal the true nature of our hearts.
May we support and mentor each other.
May we be of good service to those seeking.
May we say “yes” every day to our callings.
May we usher in ways of being that honor our souls.
Sending love,
~ Twinkle
 
 

Voting Day Pittsfield June 13th, 2017

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Today is a voting day in Pittsfield, and while it may not have all the allure and intensity of November’s election, I feel it is important to vote.

I vote because I appreciate the teachers and staff who care for our children in our local schools and cast a vote to support their salaries and programs.  I vote because I appreciate that we have a publicly funded education system available to our children and my ballot adds to the voices of all those who value it. I vote because I would have been vocal in the suffragist movement, so in solidarity and gratitude, I vote today. 

#suffragist

Please Stop the Violence

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I have a lot of friends across this country who are Republicans.  We may not agree on all things – But Not a single one of them is a racist, a misogynist, a bigot, or any of the other things they are being called because they voted for Donald Trump.  Each one is a decent human being, loving and kind and deserves to be treated with respect. I am appalled and dismayed at how many of my fellow liberals are reacting to the election results in violence.

Violence comes in many forms – it begins in our hearts and minds, expands to our words and actions.  

Those behaving violently by inciting riots, causing physical harm to people and property and also by verbally beating down those who voted differently including  via social media – – none of this is ok.  

It needs to stop.  The violence in all its forms needs to stop.

The Violence Needs to Stop

Be the Peace you want to exist in the world! Please.