This is a space for clergy in need of support to do the work they are called to do. A place of rest and renewal, honesty and transparency. Subscribe to hear from our Founder, Rev. Kinsie M. Tate who is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Ordained Minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and clergy spouse.
Do you need to process Tuesday before Sunday morning gets here?
If you need to process what happened on Tuesday so you can show up as your best self on Sunday, join us for a free gathering this Friday, Nov. 8 @ 9am PST.Full disclosure, I went to bed hoping for a different outcome and woke up to the reality of today. I felt sad, afraid, and angry at my neighbor who was blaring the song, I'm proud to be an American and really didn't know what to do about it. I know others felt hopeful and are relieved but may have people in their congregation that are on both sides of the fence and aren't sure what to say on Sunday. I am offering a place for clergy to talk so you can process what happened, how you are feeling, and show up on Sunday to remind people that we are all beloved children of God and are united as the body of Christ. Some of you may be unsure how to show up at church where you may or may not have people that share your feelings. Maybe you are happy with the result, but acknowledge that our country is very divided and you have people in your congregation that are uncertain and you want to offer them hope. I don't have an answer to "what am I going to preach on Sunday", but I can provide a space for us to talk about it and tap into the collective wisdom of our clergy peers. I can also offer you ways to deepen your understanding of yourself and process through what you are feeling so that you can show up on Sunday with more capacity. I hope you'll join me on Friday. Time: Nov 8, 2024 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82982890489?pwd=ME3DzJqqccZwAwNHpeCUZv9Q9Y39ok.1 Meeting ID: 829 8289 0489 Passcode: 570010 If you can't make it on Friday, but want support during this difficult time, please reach out to me at restoreclergy@gmail.com. Maybe you'll come away with clarity and maybe you'll come away feeling like you're not alone in your struggle. I don't have an agenda, but I wanted to offer what I can and be a safe space for clergy to gather and figure out how to share the light of Christ in this uncertain time. Let us gather together as the body of Christ and talk about it. I hope to see you there, Kinsie Rev. Kinsie M. Tate, LPCC P.S. - Please forward this email to any clergy you think might want to participate and join us this Friday. |
Restore Clergy
This is a space for clergy in need of support to do the work they are called to do. A place of rest and renewal, honesty and transparency. Subscribe to hear from our Founder, Rev. Kinsie M. Tate who is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Ordained Minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and clergy spouse.
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