Monthly Archives: June 2021

A small story of kindness

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Maren

I was reading an obituary this morning,of a woman I did not knowfrom a couple towns up-riveron the Maine sidewho lived in her homeuntil she was one-hundred-and-three,because her church friendshelped her stay there. She moved to her daughter’s housefor the … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the Cowessess First Nation

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Maren

Creator, Spirit,Breath whispering the talitha-cum,the rise-up to every single childhidden for so very long,we pray for every survivorof those precious ones found in unmarked gravesin Marieval Indian Residential School. We pray for families shattered and grievingand we pray for those … Continue reading →

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The obituaries from Kansas

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Maren

In my small seacoast town in New Hampshire,I read the local newspaper.Not long ago it become partof a national chain of news providers. It’s Sunday morning and I’m a pastor.and so in these last few pajamas momentsI am looking for … Continue reading →

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MORE THAN A PERSON

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Maren

This poem was written by Gemma who is twelve-years old and lives in Aotearoa New Zealand. I leave off her last name because of her age. The power of her words streak through all our skies. I am my own … Continue reading →

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Advice to clergy; note to self

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Maren

Today is World Refugee Day.If you are preaching … David,do not forget his great-grandma. If you are preaching sea storms,do not forget thosewho are facing rough crossingsand overfilled boats. If you mention how the USloves its Father’s Day,do not forget … Continue reading →

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June8teenth prayer of a white person

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Maren

God, I pray todayso I can be silent tomorrow,and not insert my voice,to define the meaning of Juneteenth,praise Congressas if it were not so very latemaking this a holiday,or reaffirm platitudeswithout mentioning reparations. Help me be silent tomorrow,listen to some … Continue reading →

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After a storm

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Maren

Out the kitchen window,my hands warm in soapy water,I watch the young manclearing branchesfrom the blown down maple. He makes choices —breaking some sticks across his kneefor next winter’s kindling,carrying others into the woods,held high like great antlers. He bends … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for the G 7 Summit

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Maren

God, may they hear the old prophet,and do what is requiredof Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,United Kingdom and United States,because of they are part of the worldand because of theirgreat resources and power – to do justice … evenwhen it … Continue reading →

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Reflection at the end of the Keystone XL pipeline

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Maren

God’s realm is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in joy goes and sells everything and buys that field. Matthew 13:44 The Wordand life and light of the world —was present to loveleaves of … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Burkina Faso

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Maren

God, All-Compassionate, All-Merciful,we weep for Burkina Faso,joining in their three days of mourning,in the lifting up of bodies,from mass graves,and laying them to honored rest –parents, children, brothers and sisters,one-hundred-sixty or moreof your children in Solhan,at least fourteen more in … Continue reading →

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