Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsActs 1: 6 as a corrective to Christian Zionism(or please for the love of God preach about the genocide of Palestinians this week, these lectionary readings give an opening. take it)May 8May 8
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsHow to Thrive When They Want You DeadThis is a version of the alumni keynote speech I gave at Warren Wilson College’s inaugural lavender graduation ceremony on May 10, 2023.May 11, 2023May 11, 2023
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsHey church, saying genocide is bad shouldn’t be that hard.Perhaps at the heart of those failures was the fact that the Churches, especially in Nazi Germany, sought to act, as institutions tend to…Mar 20, 2023Mar 20, 2023
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsThe Problems of Power in the ELCA constitutionThere are some really clear reasons why the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) should re-examine its constitution laid out in…Aug 5, 20221Aug 5, 20221
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsMaybe let’s not remain in community with those who do harmOne of the most harmful oft’ repeated sentiments in Christian culture is the belief that it is required of us to be in community with those…Jun 6, 2022Jun 6, 2022
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsBefore we can really process trauma, we gotta learn to feel our feelingsI *hate* crying. I hate it so much, I somehow robbed myself of my ability to cry. I get upset or hurt and I can feel the fuzzy feeling…Apr 23, 2020Apr 23, 2020
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsWhat is trauma and why is it important ministry knowledge?We have a horrible habit of downplaying trauma — both our own and others. This is, at least in part, a protective mechanism. If we admit…Mar 3, 2020Mar 3, 2020
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsTending to trauma as religious leadersA few years ago, I was working with a group of young people who were brilliant and passionate and had tons of ideas… that they would…Feb 20, 20201Feb 20, 20201
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsThe Healing (Burnout & Breaking part II)I had to stop and sit with myself in order to healFeb 17, 2020Feb 17, 2020
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsUpset by that halftime show?Bodies are beautiful and worthy of love and respect and autonomy. All bodies. Full stop.Feb 4, 20201Feb 4, 20201
