Min. DeShay W. Freemyer- Jackson, Associate Pastor for Brighton Allston Congregational Church UCC in Boston, Massachusetts, sings “She Persisted Still.” This song celebrates many women in public life, in ministries of various kinds, in the Bible, and in history who have nevertheless persisted in spite of resistance and opposition. Women continue nevertheless to persist boldly […] The post “She Persisted Still” appeared first on Jann Aldredge-Clanton ..read more

New life awaits us all along the gospel way; we’re growing and becoming stronger every day. We join with people rising up on every shore, and we keep on embracing new life evermore. We will not let abusive systems keep us down; they cannot stop us now, for we are freedom bound. The Spirit deep […] The post New Life Awaits Us All, performed by Ivy Hauser at The Gathering, A Womanist Church appeared first on Jann Aldredge-Clanton ..read more

During the recent storm in Dallas, Texas, our beautiful red oak tree split and fell on portions of our house. This tree was about 150 years old. In the fall the leaves turned a bright cranberry red. The tree towered over our house, and people from all around our neighborhood stopped on their walk to […] The post “Steadfast Love” Song Video appeared first on Jann Aldredge-Clanton ..read more

photos by David Clanton Dr. Kendra Weddle, my good friend and collaborator, and I led the Pentecost Worship Service at Northaven United Methodist Church in Dallas. We did a conversational sermon with songs interspersed to illustrate a variety of biblical divine names and images. It was also a joy to collaborate with Pastor Ann Willett, […] The post Leading Northaven United Methodist Church Pentecost Worship Service with Dr. Kendra Weddle appeared first on Jann Aldredge-Clanton ..read more

Inclusive Hymns from the Heart of Gospel began in collaboration with McKenzie Brown at Freebirds World Burrito Restaurant. McKenzie and I met often at Freebirds to talk about our songs. We found a quiet spot, and, over our burrito bowls, we often sang to each other new songs we had drafted. Not only did we […] The post “O Mother Godde, I Come,” by McKenzie Brown, sung by Minister of Worship Arts DeShay Freemyer-Jackson at The Gathering, A Womanist Church appeared first on Jann Aldredge-Clanton ..read more

There is plenty to resist these days. All around we find injustices. Women still don’t have equal rights. Racial and gender discrimination continue. Human rights are violated in our country and around the world. Our resistance to injustice is stronger when we rise up together. In our faith communities and other groups, let us all […] The post “We Will All Resist” appeared first on Jann Aldredge-Clanton ..read more

Millions of people watched in wonder and awe as the moon passed between the earth and sun. Texas was center stage for this breathtaking solar eclipse. People from around the United States came together in large crowds in Austin and other Texas cities. Some even came from England, France, New Zealand, and other countries. In […] The post “Beauty of Creation” Song Video appeared first on Jann Aldredge-Clanton ..read more

Many churches still exclude women from pastoral leadership. Large denominations, such as Southern Baptist and Roman Catholic, still won’t ordain women to ministry. How can this be when the Bible tells us that our “sons and daughters shall prophesy” (Acts 2:17), and that women were the first to receive revelations from Jesus and to preach […] The post “Come and See a Revelation,” sung by DeShay Freemyer-Jackson, Minister of Worship Arts at The Gathering, A Womanist Church appeared first on Jann Aldredge-Clanton ..read more

The question often raised when I’m leading discussions on expanding divine names and images is “You do believe Jesus is male, don’t you?” At first I tried to give detailed theological explanations, but later simply replied, “I believe Jesus was male, but Jesus is not male, because I believe in the resurrection.” The image of […] The post “Christ-Sophia Lives Today” appeared first on Jann Aldredge-Clanton ..read more

This hymn celebrates darkness as sacred power giving birth to all creation. Sacred Darkness creates a world of justice and peace. We join this creation, contributing to racial justice and equity by changing the traditional symbolism of darkness and light. In many hymns images of darkness carry negative connotations, while images of light carry positive […] The post “We Praise Sacred Darkness,” sung by DeShay Freemyer-Jackson at The Gathering, A Womanist Church appeared first on Jann Aldredge-Clanton ..read more