Poetry as Prayer: Encountering the Trans-cendent God
Sunday October 27th 2024 at 3:30pm Pacific/ 6:30pm Eastern
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Many people feel as if God might be hiding themself, or at least be a mystery too big to approach or know. For some, especially for the LGBTQIA+ community, the idea that they are made in the image and likeness of this God might seem improbable or even beyond imagination. Luckily, poetry has the ability to stretch the imagination, open doors to fresh possibilities, and make the everyday new. In our time together we will see how poetry can help us experience our Loving Creator in new ways, give shape to our longings, and revive our spirits. No previous writing experience is necessary. All are welcome in this space.
Jory Mickelson (they/them) is a trans, non-binary Lutheran pastor in Northwest Washington. They are the author of three collections of poetry, most recently All This Divide (Spuyten Duyvil Publishing, 2024). They have received awards and fellowships for their writing and in 2022 were named a Joel R. Workin Memorial Scholar, which recognizes LGBTQIA+ people working for justice. |