We are gathered in a library conference room. 5 of us. All women who have a desire to serve and to even save perhaps. An Episcopalian, two Disciples of Christ, a Presbyterian, and me… a mish mash of traditions.
It is this that keeps me hopeful. This community of faithful who want to DO and not just be. This community of the holy “together”.
As we struggle to find our voices, they become clear in our presence, the presence of each other. The struggle is not so much how to get our voices heard, but what they will say to a world broken and bruised. One in our midst is gifted in economic justice. She has traveled the world and made inroads into communities that are hopeful. She is graceful in her presence. And gifted in her ministry. And makes a great Pumpkin something or other one of her culinary treats she obtained from India.
Another is a former teacher who sees the world as a place to teach but better yet allows it to teach her. Although she will say she it only tells her she doesn’t “know shit.” Which isn’t true. She calls it like it is and that in itself is necessary and needed. And “groovy on the ground.” I think she is fearless.
The third is a woman from Ohio who has the heart of an angel. Who feels the depth of the hurt in this world. She too has interest in economic justice but also has a love for the community of the church she serves. She encourages me and loves me as the others here do in their own ways.
Our resident Presbyterian struggles with how to use her intellect in a world of congregations that appear to not care. She is a gifted analyst of how things work and how things are. She is not afraid to critique her own journey of faith, although I think she needs to give herself some grace. It is what got her to where she is.
And then me, who is basking in the cloudy day outside. Fearful of many big life challenges at the moment, but privileged to be able to share this journey … all of it... with people such as these.
If our laptops hold out, we might make a difference. As if we haven’t already.
2 comments:
I love your comments. They are so true and wonderful. You are insightful and caring. Thank you.
beautiful and moving, Khette...you have a gift for capturing the dynamics of a room...whether they be encouraging and full of the intensity of last-minute-paper-writing, or frustrating and full of know-it-all theologian types. you inspire me. ;)
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