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thePastorsWife

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From behind the parsonage walls... what it's like being a pastor's wife in the UMC. She/Her 🏳️‍🌈 ally. Plant mom. Mom of 4. Autism Advocate. Great Dane mom. Honestly, I'm just a Holy Hot Mess. Michigan

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thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Jun 17

Tonight's discussion in our house...

Do you call these lightening bugs or fireflies?

#summer #night #outdoors

Picture of lightening bugs/fireflies asking people what they call them.

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Apr 2

Take a few minutes each day...

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Mar 11

Life with Marshall, the nosey neighbor. Gorgeous weather brings more walkers/runners/bike riders out in our neighborhood. And Marshall really wants to play with all of them.

A picture of my great dane and a saying about how he wants to bark at our neighbors walking their dogs.

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Mar 8

I'll go first...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Who do you name?

#nameawoman
#internationalwomensday

Graphic showing women linking hands for International Women's Day

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thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Mar 3

Yeah. It's me. It's you.
Let's do something about it.

It states: I always wondered why somebody didn't do something about that, then I realized I am somebody.

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Feb 28

You. Yes you. Even on your most difficult days, you are awesome.

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thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Feb 19

You got it. Prayers being lifted.

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Feb 19

It's just that time in the life of a UMC clergy family that every time the phone rings, you wonder if it's the DS.

If you know, you know.

#UMC #moveseason #clergyfamily

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thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Feb 14

Our house is divided.

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Feb 13

Today's question...

Do you put butter on your pop tarts?

#food #familydebates

A plate with two poptarts. One has butter on it, and the other is plain.

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Feb 9

There is a lot going on in our world. Life can be hard. There are also joys to be celebrated.

How can I pray for you this week?

#umc #pray #loveyourneighbor

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Kristin Bruning MD🪷 @klbmd.bsky.social · Feb 6

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thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Feb 1

I shared from a HR Leader some of what DEI IS. Here is what they shared DEI is NOT:

#DEI

Examples of what DEI is not

A new fad or buzz word

Hiring based on race just to meet diversity goals

Hiring under qualified persons just because of their color

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Feb 1

Good to be clear about what DEI is. Shared from an HR Leader:

#DEI

Examples of what DEI is:
Ramps
Subtitles
Family restrooms

Examples of DEI

Large print materials
Belt extentions on planes
Non-smoking areas

Examples of DEI

Multiple religious options at hospitals
Various food options at medical facilities
Materials in different languages

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Rev. Benjamin Cremer @brcremer.bsky.social · Jan 22

If your Christianity causes you to be offended by someone asking the most powerful person in the country to be merciful towards the powerless, then you have profoundly misunderstood the teachings of Jesus Christ.

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thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Jan 20

On this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day let's celebrate him for the social disruptor he was... and know that there is still work to be done. Every #MLKday, our family discusses his legacy of unity, justice, and beloved community and asks how we can live this out today.
#MartinLutherKingJr

Martin Luther King Jr Day "The time is always right to do what is right" a picture of MLK

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Jan 8

The Michigan Conference has an anti-racist and anti-bias education and trainings they offer. You can check on their website under "resources" and then "cultural vibrancy ".

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thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Jan 8

Not clergy, but a clergy spouse that will cheer and encourage you all on!

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thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Jan 7

If you’d like a star word for the year, let me know, I'd be happy to send one to you.

What is a #StarWord? It’s a tradition where people choose a word on Epiphany Sunday or close to it. This is a word chosen to help guide and inspire you on your journey throughout the year.

#umc #Epiphany

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Dec 2

The first Sunday of #Advent.

What would it look like if you could set aside one day? One afternoon, one hour, even 5 minutes, to find real #peace? A calm, non busy time, of peace.

This #Christmas season, how can we bring peace to our lives? How can we share the peace of Jesus with others?

#UMC

5 candles representing an advent wreath with the first candle lit. The scripture Isaiah 9:6 is shared.

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Nov 25

It's chore time, and he thinks because he's cute, he can just lounge around.

#adogslife #lifewithgreatdanes
#dogsofBluesky

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Nov 21

The first gift of the year is always an ornament from my middle child. He thought he'd be cute and help me hang it on the tree.

#christmas #family

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Nov 16

When you're prepping for tomorrow's weekly free community lunch and you have a few of your regulars stop by to see if you have any extra food..... you stop and feed them. Always.

#bethechurch #umc #loveinaction #loveyourneighbor #intrinsicworth

A cutting board with vegetables being sliced.

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Nov 16

Sometimes you just need to share some beauty in the world.

These are from October 10th up in Michigan, visible to the naked eye. Taken on my phone, unfiltered.

#northernlights #Michigan #ourworld #puremichigan

thePastorsWife @thepastorswife.bsky.social · Nov 15

Oh, how very true this is.

#life #bekind

If nothing else, some people teach you how not to be.