Kathianne’s Blog
Why I like Glee
As many of you know, I’m a huge Glee fan. I like the spontaneous singing, the dance routines, the reminders of teenage angst (and the glad realization I got through those times), as well as the celebration of the arts. But the thing I enjoy the most is that we have a program willing to [...]
Whose church is it anyway?
I often find myself talking about other churches as “Charles’ church,” “Edward’s church,” or “Petra’s church.” I bet a few people even call the Seattle Center “Kathianne’s church” once in a while. And, while I do consider CSL Seattle my church, as in the one I go to and work for, I don’t think of [...]
The Pause that Refreshes
As you may know, it’s not unusual for those in teaching institutions or churches to take sabbaticals. Well, after 29 years in ministry, I’m taking my first – starting in July of this year. I’ll be gone July and August, returning in time for the fall start-up of classes (Inward Journey, anyone?). I’m confident all [...]
How to Process Tragedy
A woman emailed me this week asking how she could process the tragic bombings in Boston. I was honestly at a loss for what to tell her. It’s hard for kindhearted people to understand what could go on in the mind of someone who would want to wreak such mayhem. I know I can’t get [...]
A Prayer for Equality
This week as many of you know, the Supreme Court will be hearing cases concerning Marriage Equality. I for one can’t even imagine how they could rule for anything except Equality, but then again I’m not very politically savvy. I am glad the issue is getting so much attention however. It has to make people [...]
What we are focusing on now.
Last week, on the 3rd, CSL had its Annual Meeting, where we honored accomplishments and shared plans for the future. Here are some highlights for those who weren’t in attendance. Accomplishments: In 2012, we were asked to be Grand Marshals for the Gay Pride Parade based on our long history of being an Inclusive [...]
What we will be doing about Rev. Michael’s position
I wanted to communicate with all of you what will transpire now that Rev. Michael Ingersoll has left our Hallowed Halls. First, we will miss him like heck. Second, we will get through the coming month as best we can without him. Luckily most of the wheels are in motion for communication functions and any [...]
A measure of our Spiritual Maturity is our ability to rejoice in another’s good fortune
Most of you have heard about Rev. Michael leaving CSL to pursue another job in NYC. This is such a great job and a great opportunity for Michael in a city he loves. So, when people ask me how I am doing, the only thing that comes to mind is how happy I am for [...]
What are we to call ourselves?
A growing number of people in the United States are starting to declare themselves as “Spiritual but not Religious.” I don’t know what that means for them (I haven’t mastered that mind-meld thingy), however what it means if I use that term is that Spirituality is a big part of my life, but my Relationship [...]
Rebranding God
I taught a class recently where the discussion of “God’s will” came up. I was amazed to see that so many on a “spiritual path” were not really willing to surrender to “God’s will.” This says a lot about what they believe deeply about God’s will. Obviously it’s not all that Good. I think many [...]
