To say that I am afraid is an understatement. My system has been overwhelmed with concern, fear, doubt, anger, outrage, basically name a negative emotion. Donald Trump, ontologically, is the most dangerous thing that has happened to the USA in a while. I know that for most of us who are just trying to buyContinue reading “Presidential elections make me more faithful”
Author Archives: Tamara Plummer
Same call, new location
October 2015, I started working at Episcopal Relief & Development. I originally planned to be a priest – but that didn’t quite work out. Instead, the Spirit and communities of mentors set me on a path of lay employment that I could not have planned. All we can do is see where our great desiresContinue reading “Same call, new location”
Original Sin: disconnection
In the season of Lent, I have been thinking a lot about sin. We begin this time with the line “remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.” It comes from the second creation story of Adam and Eve, Genesis 3: 19. And the problem with this focus on Sin as Originally comingContinue reading “Original Sin: disconnection”
Christianity and the Scientific Method
“What might happen if we understand the core Christian ethos as creative, constructive, and forward-leaning—as an “organizing religion” that challenges all institutions (including its own) to learn, grow, and mature toward a deepening, enduring vision of reconciliation with God, self, neighbor, enemy, and creation?” Recently, I have been thinking about the scientific method. We allContinue reading “Christianity and the Scientific Method”
Discerning discernment
In fall of 2020 to Spring 2021, I wrote a thesis reflecting on the experiences of women of color clergy in the Episcopal Church. Through interviews and reading what others have to say about the topic, I used a womanist theological lens to reflect on the institutional process of discernment for Holy Orders. My goalContinue reading “Discerning discernment”
Prepping for Semana Santa
Pursuing Call is a podcast and also a space of exploration. It desires the normalizing of uncertainty. I pray that this is an opportunity to journey together, exploring what God might be up to in our lives so that we can participate in God’s dream for the world. For me this is what Call isContinue reading “Prepping for Semana Santa”
Theological Base
My Seminary thesis, Ordaining the Disinherited, explored the experience of women of color ordained priest in the Episcopal Church. In my research, I looked at the Canons (rules) of the church. It explicitly stated that we should be creating options for discernment for all believers, not just those seeking ordained ministry. Raising two questions: whatContinue reading “Theological Base”
Why I love the Terrell Show
I honestly can’t remember what semester in Seminary my friend introduced me to the Terrell show because…what is time… but at some point, it became the only thing I watched. Writing a thesis on ordination, doing my full time job, listening to Omar Sosa and watching the Terrell Show (repeat). It was a cycle ofContinue reading “Why I love the Terrell Show”
What is Church part 2: Jesus on the Bar Stool
As I continue to look back in old files, I keep finding content that basically affirms the questions I continue to explore. This article was printed a few years ago in the Diocese of Long Island publication that asked, ” where do I see Jesus today?” God is everywhere and yet we often limit whereContinue reading “What is Church part 2: Jesus on the Bar Stool”
Surviving Liminal Space
This sermon was delivered at St. Michael’s and All Angels on Sunday, September 26, 2021. You can watch it here. I preached way longer than anticipated, but you know it’s ok. To say that it has been difficult to write this sermon is an understatement. While I am so grateful to my friend and pastorContinue reading “Surviving Liminal Space”
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