Reconciling Congregations

A detail from a custom parament for a Reconciling Congregation's first anniversary.

Love is the Law of the Land

To love!

Witness to Unity

What a wonderful day this is as Katie Ricks has been ordained!! Read more of her story here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/04/08/1988255/church-of-reconciliation-ordains.html

Some details of her stole.... It was a joy to make!

Thankful!

Far too many days have passed since my best experience ever at a show! The attendees at the conference were absolutely awesome, the volunteers were wonderful, and my customers were great. It was so meaningful to get to know the people who chose to buy my stoles, and a great big "Thank You" goes to them all. It was especially nice to spend the day with my mother at my side, and to have her join in.

I deeply appreciate the generous invitation by Lou East to exhibit and the kind welcome of Cris Rivera as coordinator.

I am in the middle of writing a piece for the blog, but did not want to wait a day longer to give thanks. :)

Covenant Network Conference, Durham NC

Please stop by and say hi at my exhibit at the conference today and tomorrow! First Presbyterian Church is hosting this fabulous event, and I am excited to be included!

http://covnetpres.org/2011/03/2011-covenant-conference/

Mermaid Love - New items in my Etsy shop!

Please stop by my Etsy shop to see my latest offerings!

There is a cute Mermaid Love embroidery kit that is truly unique and makes a great gift, framed treat or even a great starting point for a handbag! The best part is that you can personalize the ribbon to say what you wish! Make the gift special, make it your own!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MontreatDesigns?ref=pr_shop_more

We Are All Children of God

Today my younger son and I joined others, in downtown Raleigh, in support against having hateful language added to the NC constitution, in the form of an amendment, which strips away many current rights of the LGBT community. It was an experience that had the audience personally acknowledging the struggles that so many have endured, and how hurtful the decisions of our state house and senate are to so many. Heartfelt speeches brought it all home and it was humbling.

As Americans, and as fellow brothers and sisters of the world, it is important to understand that these topics are issues of dignity and human rights.

Our search for justice, equality and freedom cannot be chosen piecemeal. To advocate for women's rights, the rights of the poor, rights of racial equality, but to then to deny civil rights to the LGBT community is not acceptable.

I truly believe that nothing in creation can separate any of us from God's love.

Character and Faith

Today I spent the majority of my day in beautiful Greensboro, where I attended the Salem Presbytery meeting. An important vote took place on an amendment that reforms previous text that was hurtful to the LGBT community and many others and is now written for full inclusion. At this point nine more Presbyterys need to approve and it will be so.

Here are some images of the day.