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Marshall M.Div

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Mental Health Advocate // B.A., M. Div // Randolph-Macon College, ‘19 // Union Presbyterian Seminary ‘22 // Inclusively Orthodox Episcopalian // He/Him

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · Jul 14

Hello! My name is Marshall and I am an MLIS student online from here in Raleigh, NC! I also have an M. Div and a BA in religious studies. I’m deeply interested in all things theology but also in all things library! In my spare time, I read cookbooks like novels! Ask me anything you’d like!

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 13h

Another banger from Pope Leo XIV: “She [The Church] knows that her proclamation of the Gospel is credible only when it is translated into gestures of closeness and welcome. And she knows that in every rejected migrant, it is Christ himself who knocks at the door of the community.” ⚓️

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 13h

JND Kelly’s Early Christian Creeds would be my first stop but it’s…quite dense. That said its historical perspective is invaluable.

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 14h

“Jesus is a manifestation of this privilegium pauperum. He presented himself to the world not only as a poor Messiah, but also as the Messiah of and for the poor.” - Pope Leo XIV in his first Apostolic Exhortation, “Dilexi Te”

(The pope hath no authority…etc. but this line is so important) ⚓️

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 2d

In which he makes a point to publish the STORIES of those parishes rather than just a simple historical document based on ecclesiastical and sacramental records alone. To say nothing of Meade’s ✨loyalties✨ but the work is truly instrumental in how I view parish histories. ⚓️

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 2d

This is, in a weird way, good for my project. My point is that it would be beneficial for TEC to make it easier to do oral history, learn about it, and make it accessible to more people. I’m particularly inspired by Rev. William Meade’s “Old Churches, Ministers, and Families in Virginia” (1857)

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 2d

There is indeed a guide on TEC Archives website about HOW to do oral history for your parish but…nothing about them keeping those oral histories themselves. Hmm…I go to church with our diocesan archivist. I’ll have to ask her about any oral histories she might have. ⚓️

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 2d

“Didn’t you hear that one time…” makes for a great oral history in an archival space. Unfortunately you have to sign in to view the Episcopal Archives Catalog…which I find bizarre but I’m sure there’s a reason for it…but I wonder if there’s any oral history, not just written history, down there? ⚓️

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 2d

Maybe @theodramatist.com can give me the scoop due to working with church stats but I’m curious how many churches use oral histories in their archival work? Plenty of churches keep sacramental records and maybe even parish directories for years on end but like…what of the stories of a parish? ⚓️

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 4d

Had a wonderful sermon on the Habbakuk reading and met some nice people after the service including our diocesan archivist which was super cool to learn about!

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 4d

Of course we sang my wedding hymn the week I submit the divorce paperwork. Why not right? ⚓️

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 7d

Well kinda cool that my body woke up for no good reason in time for the archbishop announcement! Blessings on Rt Revd Sarah as she takes over the see of Canterbury!

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 7d

I thought this was a bit…but it’s not. Oh no….

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 7d

Having Spotify play a song entitled “The Axe Forgets The Tree Remembers” is a little on the nose for this moment in my life…

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 7d

So do I have therapy next week or….?

Monica Maalouf, MD @maaloufmd.bsky.social · 8d

Medicare, as of today, will no longer cover telehealth visits.

I can’t imagine a bigger slap in the face to our patients.

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 9d

I went looking and couldn’t find this exact infographic but I have no doubt that MFL has challenged every one of these at some point.

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 9d

Reading Rainbow is back with an actual children’s librarian! Can’t wait to see what becomes of it!

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 10d

I’ve been a terrible library student by not posting about this but it’s #LibraryCardMonth! Go sign up for and use your public library! Yes, it’s great for books (I get 90% of my cookbooks from mine) but also for all sorts of other things such as all sorts of community services!

ilovelibraries.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social · 10d

Library Card Sign-up Month 2025 is coming to a close, and we saw libraries across the country all over television news programs to discuss the value of a library card.

Read more at ilovelibraries.org.

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 10d

Welp my divorce has an official case number now. My blood pressure is thru the roof and I am having ✨emotions✨

Is it for the best? Yeah…but damned if it’s traumatic.

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 10d

LDS Theology + Masonic Symbolism was definitely a hyper-fixation of mine in seminary for a period! It’s so fascinating!

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 10d

I'm so tired inside
I could sleep through a landslide
But I'm finally here
And I'm not leaving this time

- Infinite Baths // Sleep Token

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 11d

She also does a Rudolf Otto in making meals with other’s holy. “There are countless ways to create a sense of holiness…Whatever it is, it should sanctify an occasion and be something that exists outside the chaos of everyday life.” ⚓️

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 11d

Finding out my fav food writer does Abraham Heschel’s “Sabbath” but with food makes me appreciate her so much more. On perfect being the enemy of good she quotes Heschel by saying “it is not a thing that lends significance to a moment; it is a moment that lends significance to a thing.”

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 11d

Any time I’ve ever been in any kind of liturgical position, such as Eucharistic minister or any other vested position, I’ve honestly asked the same question. I’m medically sweaty, all the time, and constantly question how priests do it all the time with even more vestments.

Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 11d

After being on my feet for 30 hours in the past 3 days, my body is not making it to church today no matter how much I want to. This just sucks. I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired. Please #touchpews for me friends! ⚓️

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Marshall M.Div @marshman503.bsky.social · 12d

Getting divorced sucks yall…0/10 do not recommend. Currently trying not to cry at work atm.

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