Author Archives: megganmanlove

Geeking out-Ecumenism and Camp

Posted on November 8, 2019 by megganmanlove

Tomorrow I begin my journey to The Great Gathering–over 500 people from the Lutheran, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, Methodist, Episcopal, and United Church of Canada outdoor ministry networks assembled together for four days at Lake Junaluska in the Blue … Continue reading →

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Civic Engagement

Posted on November 2, 2019 by megganmanlove

I was asked by my parishioner, Dr. Celia Wolff, to speak for about twelve minutes in her Apostle Paul course at Northwest Nazarene University. That time was followed by a few questions from her insightful and inquisitive students. Twelve minutes … Continue reading →

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Identity – the pastor

Posted on October 18, 2019 by megganmanlove

The week before I went on sabbatical, I called a friend and left a long message. I was sobbing as I wondered who I would be for fourteen weeks if I was not Pastor Meggan. Would I like myself? Would … Continue reading →

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Reading During Sabbatical

Posted on October 6, 2019 by megganmanlove

I did a great deal of reading on sabbatical, much of it planned  but with some fun additions. Thanks to all of my reading partners out there: Mom and Dad, Trinity’s Monday Morning Study Group and Sunday Adult Forum, Treasure … Continue reading →

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Redfish Lake and Wrapping Up

Posted on October 5, 2019 by megganmanlove

I returned from South Dakota two weeks ago. I have been doing the regular stuff of life–going to the eye doctor, getting my teeth cleaned, finally obtaining my Idaho Star Card (Federal REAL ID), going to the grocery store, and … Continue reading →

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Maiden, the film

Posted on September 29, 2019 by megganmanlove

I have seen several good films with women in the leads this summer. Wild Rose (which I blogged about earlier), Late Night (starring Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling, the latter also wrote the screenplay), Downton Abbey (my opinion is it … Continue reading →

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Music of Sabbatical

Posted on September 27, 2019 by megganmanlove

Storytelling was my intended theme for the 14-week sabbatical but, not surprising since so many stories are put to music, music became a secondary theme. I knew that Ireland would have amazing music, and for the record I was not … Continue reading →

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Southern Black Hills

Posted on September 21, 2019 by megganmanlove

I spent the last two weeks recovering from a cold, taking my mom to her second cataract surgery, helping pack up the house as my parents prepare for the next chapter (AZ this winter and we are not sure about … Continue reading →

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Adventures on P.E.I.

Posted on September 7, 2019 by megganmanlove

In her Anne of Green Gables books, Lucy Montgomery makes many references to the Presbyterian church and its ministers, so on our first morning on Prince Edward Island, P.E.I., we worshiped at St. James Presbyterian Church. Jennifer has a veterinarian … Continue reading →

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Encounters at the Monastery

Posted on August 30, 2019 by megganmanlove

Sister Bernadette greeted me upon my arrival at the Spirit Center and made me feel so welcome. During the end of my time at the monastary, she and Sister Corrine spent about an hour with me, telling me about working … Continue reading →

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