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Sequential Theology
Sequential Theology #3: Lenny Duncan on Witnessing to the Wastebasket of Modernity
Hiya! Tell me, who is lenny duncan to lenny duncan? I think of myself as a historian of the Weird in the so-called USA. My academic focus is on the esoteric, magick, and folk religions. While I was ordained Lutheran Priest I was nearly tried for witchcraft, but the attempt was abandoned.
Grace in Glitter
The Sacred Art of Drag
Grace in Glitter: Be Fabulous with D’Arcy
Sweat dripped from my neon green headband. And my hot pink armbands. My rainbow socks, too. I’d been dancing my cares away in class for over an hour, learning each step of the choreography for one of the latest pop songs. We were all exhausted, yet energized—that breathless feeling you get when your whole body gets lost in music and movement. As class ended, our dance instructor gathered us in a circle for our final cool-down activity.
Publica
Theology in public life
Women Doing Theology in Africa: The 10 African Theologians You Should Know
In contemporary theological studies, the voice and impact of African women theologians have been instrumental in redefining religious and ethical paradigms around the world. Their contributions not only enrich theology with historically marginalized perspectives, but also challenge and transform power structures within faith communities.
The theological work of women makes illuminates the unseen and denounces practices and activities that run counter to the Gospel. The work of women investigates and teaches in favor of social justice to understand the intersections between spiritual practices, constructions of gender, sex, ethnicity and social justice,
Setting the inner compass
A Poetry Column
SETTING THE INNER COMPASS: Early Fall 2024
Reading poetry is one of the ways some of us nourish our faith, a way we set or reset our inner compass and stay focused on the big picture, on the spiritual journey. I know that is true for me. In this monthly column, ‘Setting the Inner Compass,’ I share some of the poems I find nourishing to the soul. I’ve been away from this column for a couple of months. It’s been a busy season with some writing, preaching and summer music/hiking/baseball fun with my partner. My role on the Presbyterian Church USA national committee of the Self Development of People (SDOP) committee
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