Category: Church

• Say Their Names

  Breath Prayer: Inhale: Remove my heart of stone. Exhale: Give me a heart of flesh. “Say Their Names” Memorial from Lake Highlands Area Moms Against Racism, displayed at Arapaho United Methodist Church Every morning this week when I walk my two children into church for VBS, we will walk by the Say Their Names Memorial…

  Lindsay O’Connor

  June 7, 2021

  Antiracism, Antiracist Kids, Beloved Community, Belovedness, Christianity, Church, Community, Holy Ground, Justice, Motherhood, Parenting, Prayer

  Antiracism, Antiracist Kids, Beloved Community, Breath Prayer, Church, Community, Justice, Motherhood, Parenting, Prayer, Say Their Names, Talk About Race

• belonging vs. fitting in

  Image contents: a poppy in a field of larkspurs. Text says,“‘If I get to be me, I belong. If I have to be like you, I fit in.’ Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown” I’ve long grappled with a sense of not quite fitting in wherever I go and have always wondered if everyone else…

  Lindsay O’Connor

  June 5, 2021

  Beloved Community, Belovedness, Church, Community, Contemplative Life, Healing, People Pleasing, Self-Compassion, Shame Resilience

  Belonging, Beloved Community, Church, Contemplative Life, Healing, People Pleasing, Self-Compassion, Shame Resilience

• deconstruction resources: books

  Someone recently asked for suggestions for resources as they begin the process of faith deconstruction. As I was thinking over the books and podcasts that have been most helpful to me over the past five years or so, I thought it might be helpful for others, as well. I know deconstruction means different things to…

  Lindsay O’Connor

  March 24, 2021

  Belovedness, Books, Christianity, Church, Community, Contemplative Life, Deconstruction, Healing, Liminal Space, Resources, Self-Compassion, Shame Resilience, Theology, Transformation

  Belovedness, Book Recommendations, Books, Chrisitianity, Contemplative Life, Decolonize Your Bookshelf, Deconstruction, Healing, Resources, Self-Compassion, Shame Resilience, Theology

• Healed People Heal People

  I poured my heart and soul into this post I wrote about healing for our church’s blog over at Arapaho United Methodist Church. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the way God has met me in my pain and shame and am passionate about normalizing this conversation! Healed People Heal People BY LINDSAY O’CONNOR Father Richard…

  Lindsay O’Connor

  February 5, 2021

  Church, Deconstruction, Healing, Identity, Mental Health, Motherhood, PPD, Self-Compassion, Shame Resilience, Suffering, Transformation

  Anxiety, Deconstruction, Healing, Maternal Mental Health, Mental Health, Motherhood, PPD, Self-Compassion, Shame Resilience, Transformation

• judgment vs. compassion

  Judgement shuts down vulnerability, but compassion paves the way for connection, which is the antidote to shame. Years ago, I was part of a small group where we were encouraged to share our struggles so we could support and pray for one another. I don’t remember the specific thing I shared (probably my struggle with…

  Lindsay O’Connor

  December 16, 2020

  Beloved Community, Belovedness, Church, Community, Enneagram, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Shame Resilience

  Beloved Community, Church, Community, Enneagram, Healing, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Shame Resilience

• communal grief & communal joy

   **Please note: This IS a political post, because politics affect people. This post is for my friends in the margins and the privileged folks who are standing with them. To anyone else, I’m open to civil discussions offline.** When I began listening to people in the margins, one of the most important refrains I heard…

  Lindsay O’Connor

  November 8, 2020

  Antiracism, Beloved Community, Church, Community, Contemplative Practices, Grief, Healing, Justice, Lament, Suffering

  Antiracism, Beloved Community, Church, Community, Grief, Healing, Joy, Justice, Lament, Spiritual Practices