Tag Archives: faith

Gardening in Times of Trouble

Posted on March 20, 2020 by eteal

A friend of mine went to the local big box home store and was surprised to see a line out the door .. Carts filled with plants and trowels, The beginnings of victory gardens. This gives me hope. As do … Continue reading →

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Tillers of the soil

Posted on March 16, 2020 by eteal

They come Dancing through the meadow Covered with seeds of possibilities, Spanish Needles, beggars ticks, Carolina Geraniums, And all the splurges, Purslane delicacies drape across silky fur, Goose grass also called cleavers And Chickweed And then they dig Deep into … Continue reading →

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Souls: Who Gets Them….

Posted on August 26, 2019 by eteal

Because of my ministry with animals and my involvement in animal assisted interventions, very week someone asks me if i think that pets go to heaven… so rather than give glib answers, i decided to delve deeply into the question…. … Continue reading →

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Sibling Rivalry

Posted on August 21, 2017 by eteal

I had the honor of being in the pulpit at All Souls Unitarian Universalist of Putnam County, telling sacred stories and important ones – and a sermon:

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Peace

Posted on August 17, 2017 by eteal

Peace is possible. Trust it.

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Holding and Releasing

Posted on August 16, 2017 by eteal

i Carry Your sunny days within me in all ways. . We shine and shimmer like the sun on the water… We are all reflections of You.

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For Brad and the Riviera

Posted on August 10, 2017 by eteal

I remember a basement apartment Filled with laughter and hope I remember the candy store on the corner… We survived on egg creams and pizza and pirogue! We lived in the alphabet – anything was possible. We were holy and profane. … Continue reading →

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Mary, Did You Know?

Posted on December 22, 2016 by eteal

Last Sunday i had the privilege of delivering this sermon to the Unitarian Universalists of Putnam Co, Florida… and one of the members taped it! so i would like to share it with you! We are all too familiar with … Continue reading →

Posted in Whole Days & Holidays | Tagged Calvinism, divine feminine, elizabeth teal, faith, feminist theology, hope, mary, Queen of Heaven, reformation, sacred mother, sermon, trust, women's ordination | 3 Comments

A Winter Solstice Message

Posted on December 21, 2016 by eteal

Tonite, the longest night on year, a short message, captured by a cell phone! and now shared with you :

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Light

Posted on November 1, 2016 by eteal

The light of Love shines thru every window and into every heart. pull back the curtains. Shine. the world needs You!

Posted in Whole Days & Holidays | Tagged All Saints, All Souls, candle, Diwali, faith, fey, Halloween, interfaith, light, love, pumpkin carving, round candle, Samhain, sprites | Leave a comment

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