Lavender-Infused Bullshit: A Post on Supporting Loved Ones with Mental Illness

Lavender-Infused Bullshit: A Post on Supporting Loved Ones with Mental Illness a post co-written with my family Mental illness is shit.* It’s cruel and squirrely and steals joy from people who suffer from it. It sneaks up on you in a class you’re so very excited about and tells you lies that you don’t belong. …

Leading in Constant Change

I believe, deep in my bones, that it is possible to do excellent ministry and keep a sane pace.  But it takes intention and awareness, and the ability to notice where we are focusing our efforts and time.  At Mass. Council of Churches where I serve as the Executive Director,  2018 was a huge year of …

Charge to the Pastor

Charge to the Pastor by the Rev. Laura Everett Installation of Rev. Gregory Morisse as Senior Pastor Plymouth Church in Framingham MA, United Church of Christ Sunday October 19, 2014 “I have but one single charge to give you. One only, because it is first of all, and comprehends all. My brother, I charge you …