On Mother’s Day, Pastor Mitzi Mak shared vulnerable perspective from her own story, and invited us to explore the many instances in which the Scriptures speak to the feminine character of God. Today we pause to celebrate the many diverse forms of motherhood, wonder at the unique and miraculous experience of childbirth, and worship together our God who is nurturer, comforter, and protector.
The Worship Table: Online Liturgy
Live Teaching Podcast
Scripture & Quotations
Genesis 1: 26-27
Psalm 131: 2
Isaiah 66: 12-13
Matthew 23: 37
Hosea 13 :8
Job 38: 29
Isaiah 42: 14
“As truly as God is our Father, so truly is God our Mother…To the property of Motherhood belong nature, love, wisdom and knowledge, and this is God…
I am…the power and goodness of fatherhood.
I am…the wisdom and the lovingness of motherhood.”
— Julian of Norwich
“There is a growing contemporary phenomenon...in the actuality of women affirming their worth and dignity as divine images created in the divine image. The process of naming and re-imaging God, using feminine images in addition to the traditional masculine ones, gives us endless possibilities for deepening our spiritual lives, and presents us with new hope for growth in wholeness and holiness…working toward a more balanced, integrated approach to spirituality and ministry.”
— Bishop Bridget Mary Meehan