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, 2023.5 min read·May 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…10 min read·Mar 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…6 min read·Aug 5, 2022--1--1
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…5 min read·Jun 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…5 min read·Apr 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…10 min read·Mar 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…7 min read·Feb 20, 2020--1--1
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsThe Healing (Burnout & Breaking part II)I had to stop and sit with myself in order to heal5 min read·Feb 17, 2020----
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsUpset by that halftime show?Bodies are beautiful and worthy of love and respect and autonomy. All bodies. Full stop.8 min read·Feb 4, 2020--1--1
Rev. Elizabeth RawlingsChurch, we have a forgiveness problem (and it’s not what you think it is)A couple years ago I was at a gathering with campus ministry students and colleagues. I’m honestly not sure what the topic was because I…7 min read·Oct 5, 2019----