The PCUSA Pilgrim Pastor

June 2-7, 2024 So what is Taize? How did it come to be and why is it so popular? Brother Roger founded the Taize Community in the 1940’s after leaving Switzerland at the age of 25. He longed to create a place of simplicity that lived a Protestant monastic way of life yet engaged with…

June 2-7, 2024 On Sunday morning I had time for one last visit to the grotto before taking the train, metro, train again, and bus to get to Taize. It was a full day’s trip leaving around 8:45 am and arriving at 6:30 at night. I signed up for Taize last June only knowing it…

June 1, 2024 Lourdes wouldn’t be Lourdes if it weren’t for Bernadette Soubirous. So I thought I’d share today’s adventures following her story with some of the 100+ pictures I took. These medallions marked a path on the ground that takes you to all of the significant places in Bernadette’s life. This is where Bernadette…

May 31, 2024 First of all, shout out to my husband whose birthday it is. Happy Birthday, Nelio! Today is simply a day to get from the airport to my first destination. I landed in Paris around noon. There is a 6 hour difference between France and the east coast so it felt like 6:00…

May 30, 2024 I can’t believe it’s finally here. When pastors are called to churches in the PCUSA a sabbatical is usually part of that call. After 7 seven years she is granted the opportunity of a 3 month sabbatical. This time away is intended for rest, renewal, and spiritual growth. I have served King’s…

Many have asked what my sabbatical plans are, so I thought I would share with you my intentions now that it is finally underway. There have been many twists and turns in planning these next three months, as there often is in life in general. I hope to share my experiences and thoughts in real…