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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Weekly Round-up
Time once again to enjoy a round-up of thoughtful posts from Emerging Women around the web this week. If you have read (or written) a post you think should be included in a weekly round-up please email the link to emergingwomen (at) gmail (dot) com. Enjoy!

Rachel wonder what are the next issues evangelicals will eventually change their minds about.

Rebecca reflects on the danger of turning the church into saviour.

Heather asks how we might view Biblical stories differently if we were to stop reading them through the lenses of patriarchy.

Heather K-D gives her thoughts on the spiritual themes in Prince Caspian.

and Jan comments on her ecclesiastical non-negotiables.

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Friday, May 09, 2008
Weekly Round-up
So this is turning into a bi-weekly round-up... But there are some great posts out there right now from (and about) Emerging Women. Check them out, join the conversations, and enjoy!

Jan examines our willingness to share the indiscretions of our past (and how that relates to gender) in her post The Secret Life of Moms.

Sally shares her thoughts as she prepares for Mothering Sunday.

Lisa explores the different forms of justice.

Heather questions what it means to take ones faith to the next level.

Anne looks at the nature of disenfranchised grief.

I (Julie) reflect on if Christians should apologize for our communal sins.


And this has been an interesting week for bloggers to examine issues related to gender and women in ministry. A few conversations to check out -

Jenell Paris has created a (so-far) seven part series on the topic. Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

Eugene Cho addresses the Biblical defense of women in ministry.

and Rose Madrid-Swetman writes on the need to change power structures in the church to give women more access to leadership.

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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Weekly Round-up
A bit delayed, but we have a great weekly round-up this week. Enjoy these posts from Emerging Women around the web!

Wilsford gives some insights comparing the church to a social institution.

Shayne shares her spiritual experience in yoga class.

Amy discusses leadership, strengths, and servanthood.

Nadia addresses modern idolatry in her typical witty and sarcastic fashion.

Heather comments on repentance from religion.

Ellen writes on worship, creativity, and manipulation.

and Kathy reflects on the conversation she had when her niece asked "Auntie Kathy are you sure it's not wrong for you to be a pastor?".

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Saturday, April 12, 2008
Weekly Round-up
Hi all. I just wanted to point out a few blog posts of note from Emerging Women bloggers this past week. Enjoy!

Shayne explores what it means to live with trauma.

Sally reflects on Woman as Eikon (God's image bearer).

Jemila asks about what is our true identity.

and for your theological amusement ... The Doctrine of Feline Sedentation.

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Friday, April 04, 2008
Weekly Round-up
Time once again for our Weekly round-up. Check out these posts by Emerging Women from around the web.

Jemila gives her thoughts on the church as social structure.

Jan reflects on art in the worship space.

Nadia writes about prosperity preachers for the God's Politics blog.

Heather reflects on the nature of sermons.

and I comment on how it is easier to be an activist in hindsight.

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Friday, March 28, 2008
Weekly Round-up
We have a great collection of posts for our round-up this week. Take the time to read what these women are writing about and join in on the conversations!

Amy has some insightful thoughts on learning styles.

Sonja reflects on clay jars.

Lyn writes about her identity crisis is accepting the emerging/emergent label.

Heather reflects on the moral lessons of "Horton Hears a Who."

To point out Emerging Women in the news - Kelly Bean is highlighted in The Oregonian.

and I highly recommend Jenny Baker's article Rediscovering Heart on gender differences and the church. (ht - Jonny Baker).

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Friday, March 21, 2008
Weekly Round-up
So we're back with a round-up for this week. Enjoy these posts from emerging women around the web and have a blessed Easter weekend!

Becky gives her thoughts on Phyllis Tickle's new book The Words of Jesus over at the God's Politics blog.

Jan gives some insightful thoughts on true love and marriage.

Kim reflects on the show Oprah's Big Give.

Megan comments on the honesty of the Psalms.

Kathy writes on living with uncertainty in faith.

and over at Wonderings and Wanderings, a humorous reflection on what a church service would look like if it was done Stephen Colbert style.

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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Weekly Round-up... not really
Hi all - I've had a bit of a crazy week and just have not had time to pull together a round-up of posts this week. My apologies and we will resume next week. Have a great weekend!

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Friday, March 07, 2008
Weekly Round-up
In honor on International Women's Day tomorrow, this week's round-up includes a few posts examining women in the church. Enjoy this week's offerings.

Kathy has posted an excellent summary and reflection on the sessions she led at The New Conspirators conference. The topic was emerging women finding their voice and is well worth the read.

Makeesha reflects that in denying women a voice the world is handicapped by half.

Happy posts her thoughts on the struggles of spiritual leadership.

Tia Lynn started a series on egalitarianism over at Abandon Image.

and I write on the need for emerging resources and theology for children.

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Friday, February 29, 2008
Weekly Round-up
Here are a few of the great posts from Emerging Women around the web this past week Enjoy!

Kathy reflects on the struggle to make the church a welcoming place for all.

Betsy writes on becoming a locavore.

Sally ponders the significance of Mary in her faith.

Jan comments on the recent Pew report on church affiliation.

and Erika Haub has some thoughts on the purpose and effectiveness of typical church outreach.

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Friday, February 22, 2008
Weekly Round-up
This week for our round-up we are presented with a number of hard questions and serious topics. I encourage you to check you what these blogging Emerging Women have written. As always please send links to any posts you think should be included in this weekly round-up to emergingwomen (at) gmail (dot) com. Enjoy.

Shayne reflects on serving as a wounded healer in her role as hospital chaplain as the NIU victims arrived.

Jemila writes on scapegoats and atonement.

Heather wonders about the spiritual discipline of deep rest.

H.W. asks some good questions about men and women working together in the church.

Kathy gives her thoughts on church leadership and co-pastoring.

and I write about loving Jesus with my mind.

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Friday, February 15, 2008
Weekly Round-up
We have a fun weekly round-up this week. Check out these posts from Emerging Women around the web.

Wilsford comments on judgmentalism and grace.

Kim reflects on knowledge and uncertainty.

Heather writes on communal worship and the dangers of assuming "this is a song everyone knows".

Jewslntexas gives her take on christian women and CHRISTIAN women.

and I posted on why I like blogs and blogging.

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Friday, February 08, 2008
Weekly Round-up
Hi all. I want to point out a few posts of note from emerging women around the web this week. Follow the links, check them out, join the conversations. Enjoy.

Kathy reflects on why injustice to some affects us all.

Megan writes on why theology matters as we do ministry.

Amy gives some personal thoughts on immigration and racism sparked by a recent jury duty experience.

Erin writes on the freedom to be unique.

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Friday, February 01, 2008
Weekly Round-up
We have some good offerings for this week's round-up. These are just a few of the posts of note from Emerging Women around the web this past week. Please send links to any posts that you think should be featured in this weekly round-up to emergingwomen (at) gmail (dot) com. Enjoy.

Lisa asks the question What if shopping has replaced community?".

Sonja writes on the violence of empires.

Jan questions the difference between seasoned ministers and the professors who train them.

Irim gives her prophetic vision for the Catholic church - that is if she were Pope.

The Grounded & Rooted in Love blog offers some reflections on Conversations with Muslims

and Kathy gives her perspective on certainty and biblical interpretation.

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Friday, January 25, 2008
Weekly Round-up
There were a number of great posts to highlight in this Weekly Roundup. I encourage everyone to follow the links and discover what these women are blogging about!

Robin gives her thoughts on McLaren's book Everything Must Change and wonders how best to interact with the world.

Read about being accepted in the beloved over at Sensous Wife.

Kathy writes about the flogging machine - or to clarify how we treat ourselves when we make mistakes.

Check out a perspective of gender roles in the church through the eyes of a three year old over at On Raven Street.

Amy has some insightful thoughts on what it means to submit to Jesus.

Erin writes on the quest for freedom from the expectations of being a "Christian Woman" here and here.

and I write about Embracing Deconstruction.

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Saturday, January 19, 2008
Weekly Round-up
Check out these great posts from Emerging Women bloggers this past week. Enjoy!

Jemila writes on mindfulness and family.

Jan reflects on what it really means to have work experience.

The Justice and Compassion Blog posted an "American" version of the Sermon on the Mount.

Carmen writes on the subversive and dangerous women in the Bible.

Kathy has some good thoughts on moving mountains and changing the world.

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Friday, January 11, 2008
Weekly Round-up
After a break for the holidays, we are finally returning to Weekly Round-ups. Here are a few of the posts of note from Emerging Women around the blog world recently. If you find a post that you think should be included in this weekly list send a link to emergingwomen@gmail.com. Happy reading!

Sonja writes on why we should care about what is happening in Kenya.

Jan gives her thoughts on pastoral image and the trend to hire pulpit candy.

Sally writes on telling the difficult stories of the Bible.

Amy reflects on understanding and knowing God.

Kim writes on getting lost and embracing the unexpected.

Megan reflects on the theology conveyed in testimonies.


And I just wanted to let everyone know about a new blog that has recently been launched - Christian Feminism. This is a group blog that seeks to explore feminism as it relates to Christianity. It is just getting going, but I am interested to see where it leads.

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Friday, December 14, 2007
Weekly Round-up - Holiday Hiatus
It's December. There exists a strange phenomenon that during the month of December women bloggers disappear. The men continue blogging like it is any other month, but there is a distinct drop-off in new posts or comments by women. So instead of trying to pull together an anemic weekly round-up over the next few weeks, I've decided to just take a "holiday hiatus." Life is busy and women bear the brunt of that busyness. We adjust and re-emerge as thinking and blogging beings sometime in January after the cookies have been frosted and eaten, the marathon of "special services" run, and the joyous but stressful family gatherings a mere memory.

So today I want to give the opportunity for anyone looking for a short internet sanity break to share whatever they want about the craziness of the holidays. Feel free to vent, boast, complain, share ideas, encourage... say whatever needs to be said. :)

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Friday, December 07, 2007
Weekly Round-up
Just a few posts to highlight in our weekly round-up. Enjoy!

Megan writes on the difference between evangelize and proselytize.

Anne has created a wonderful Advent Giving Calendar available free for downloading.

Jemila reflects on Advent and raising daughters in Little Shepherd Girl.

Heather writes on the not yet of Advent.

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Friday, November 30, 2007
Weekly Round-up
There are a number of good offerings from Emerging Women around the blogworld this week and I just want to highlight a few of them here in our Weekly Round-up. I'm excited to see what the next month holds as it appears that many of us will be blogging about advent.

As always, if you would like to nominate a post (yours or someone elses) for this round-up just email the link to emergingwomen (at) gmail (dot) com. Enjoy these posts and support these bloggers with your comments!

Jan wonders if a church's activism can hinder its ability to make disciples.

Liza describes how the youth in her church experienced worship through art.

Amy questions the Christian response to the possibility that crucifixes are being made in sweatshops.

Miz Melly posts her sermon thoughts on sabbath.

Catherine has some beautiful thoughts on understanding advent.

Lainie reflects on how the church is not a safe space.

and I have a few thoughts on sacred space.

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