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Rethinking Genesis 1:28: A Spiritual Connection with Creation
Embracing a New Perspective I’ve come to see the connection between our spirituality and God’s creation in a new way. This realization has led me to rethink the true meaning of Genesis 1:28. Rather than interpreting “ruling over” creation from a human-centered perspective, I now understand it through a Yinist lens. This perspective emphasizes respect, care, and partnership with the natural world. This shift challenges me to see creation not as something to dominate, but as so
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The Dinner Church Collective: A New Approach with Sally Lee
This is a podcast episode with Rev. Sally Lee involving the Dinner Church Collective & the significance of being present in ministry.
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Cultivating Creation Care: Ministry Leaders Gather for Deep Reflection and Action
This past August, ISAAC brought together ministry leaders at St. Paul's Retreat Center in Los Angeles for an intensive three-day retreat focused on creation care. The Creation Care Leaders series created space for ministry leaders to explore what it means to faithfully steward God's creation in their communities and ministries.
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Celebration of a New Ministry - October 5th at All Saints
Invitation to a Celebration of New Ministry We are so excited to invite you to join us in celebrating one of our own! The Rev. Ajung Sojwal, a graduate of our PastoraLab program will be instituted as the new rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Rev. Sojwal was called to serve this community in December 2024, and her formal institution will take place on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 . The Rt. Rev. Lucinda Ashby, Bishop of the Diocese of El Camino Real, will presid
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Abriendo Brecha: Latina Faith Leaders on Friendship and Joy with Jennifer Guerra Aldana
In this episode of When Women Preach, we explore themes of empowerment for AAPI and Latina women in faith leadership, the emotional journey of academic achievement, and the importance of community and friendship in both personal and professional realms. Jennifer shares her experiences transitioning from pastoral ministry to academia, innovative teaching methods that foster intergenerational dialogue. The episode emphasizes the significance of building authentic relationships
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Stewards of Creation: A Faith Response to the Microplastics Crisis
Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as a major pollutant in the 21 st Century due to their ubiquity, recalcitrance, and impact on environmental and human health. MPs range from 1 to 5 micrometers, while smaller nanoplastics (MNPs) are less than 1 micrometer, which enable increased proliferation in and harm to living organisms. MPs and MNPs have been found everywhere on planet earth, from the tops of mountains to the depths of bodies of water, on glaciers, in the air that we b
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Redeeming Eden: Insights from Joyce Koo Dalrymple
Exploring Women's Narratives in the Bible In this episode of When Women Preach , Joyce Koo Dalrymple discusses her upcoming book, Redeeming Eden . The conversation delves into the often-overlooked narratives of women in the Bible. These stories emphasize their crucial roles in redemptive history. Joyce shares insights on how these women's stories can inspire faith leaders today. Understanding gender in biblical contexts is essential. It shapes our interpretation of scripture.
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