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Author Archives: smaxreisert
I’m Working!
In the midst of all of the difficulties, uncertainties and unpleasantness of the current pandemic, one of the more minor issues, yet still a persistent one, is that I find myself being asked, one way or another, about what I’m … Continue reading
Easter Worship, In Captivity
The word that continues to loom large in my head, when I think of worship in this time of pandemic is the word “weird.” It’s not an uncommon word, to be sure, and it’s not a terribly good word. And, … Continue reading
Posted in Holy-Days, Worship
Tagged Easter, Easter bonnets, online worship, resurrection, Zoom
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A Not So Good Good Friday
We are well into our “stay at home” order that Maine’s Governor put into place April 2nd. At Old South, we have been holding worship services, meetings and other gatherings online. This new format isn’t perfect, but it has offered … Continue reading
Posted in Holy-Days
Tagged COVID-19, Good Friday, O Sacred Head Now Wounded, Stay at Home
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Reflections on Hosanna
Homily for April 5, 2020, Palm Sunday … Continue reading
Not Counting Pets (or puppets)
And those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children. Matthew 14:21 Old South has now held two online worship services, one on March 22 and the other this past Sunday, March 29. … Continue reading
Posted in My Life as Pastor
Tagged Body of Christ, COVID-19, online worship, spiritual growth, Zoom
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It’s Time to Self-Isolate . . . from the New York Times
Like a lot of people, my usual morning follows a routine. First, coffee. Second, make toast. Third, drink coffee. Fourth, say good morning to others who may be in the kitchen at the same time. Fifth, open computer, review the … Continue reading
Posted in Misc, My Life as Pastor
Tagged COVID-19, Crisis, Do not fear, faith and panic, Fear not, Jesus and crisis, New York Times, Social Distancing
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Can This Old Dog Learn New Tricks?
Ministry in the Age of COVID-19 My twenty-year-old son blames his twenty-three-year-old sister for everything that is happening in the world, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. For Christmas, Margaret gave her brother a t-shirt from Venice, Italy (where … Continue reading
Posted in My Life as Pastor
Tagged COVID-19, ministry during pandemic, online worship, Small church
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A Sad Day
When I was a younger woman, I felt confident that at some point during my lifetime, the United States would elect a president who happened to be a woman—or perhaps because she was a woman (women generally possessing many excellent … Continue reading
Posted in Misc
Tagged Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton, presidential primary, sexism in the Church, woman as president
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A Lenten Discipline 2020
I tell you, on the day of judgement you will have to give an account for every careless word you utter; for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. Matthew 12:36-37 Lent … Continue reading
Posted in Holy-Days
Tagged Clergy, gossip, Lent 2020, Lenten discipline, Maine Conference United Church of Christ
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Getting My Non On
At some point during this year’s annual meeting at Old South, I experienced a moment—an instance that I can only describe as almost terrifying. I was looking out at the assembled group of good, dedicated church folk and realizing that … Continue reading
