Posts by Sue Ostrom (Page 3)
At the Corner of Intersectionality
Our world places us at a busy and complicated intersection. We face the challenge of learning how to become just, fair, equal, effective to all of those coming into our lives or just passing through. Acheiveing intersectionality, considering all intersections of a person, gives us richness and great promise.
Put It On a T-Shirt
Pastor Sue reflects on the litany, God is good.
Mill Plain Strong
Mill Plain UMC remains strong, despite being apart during the pandemic
Death Valley
Preparing for Death Valley
Lenten Preparations
Pastor Sue details plans for celebrating Lent.
Season of Advent
Pastor Sue explains the Advent and Christmas traditions.
How Gratitude Can Move Us
Pastor Sue explores the link between gratitude and justice.
Planning For Assets and Obstacles
Pastor Sue contemplates the assets and obstacles at Mill Plain UMC.
BLEAK NEWS
Taking action in the face of bleak news.
Moving Forward on a Split issue
Pastor Sue details next steps around the UMC’s position on the LGBTQIA community.
Taking on the Big Log
Pastor Sue looks for lessons in her visit to the beach.
Gaining from Collaboration
The latest buzz word from our District Superintendent is collaboration. The dictionary definition that came up from a google search is “the action of working with someone to create or produce something.” As I look at the word itself, I see in it ‘co-labor,’ to work with or alongside another, to labor together. So much of our society emphasizes competition. Competition can push us to develop our abilities and talents, to work a little harder as we compete with someone…