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About Anna LisaFrom journalism to conflict transformation to ministry, Anna Lisa is fascinated with the power our stories have to shape our identities and define our possibilities.
Anna Lisa believes ministry (being fully alive) is about making the world a better place, through loving people and working for social justice and peace. In hospital and hospice chaplaincy, Anna Lisa met people in the best and worst moments of life. She believes that humans are divinely designed to adapt and flourish, and seeks to honor people's capacity for transition and struggle so they can find the strength and creativity that is already within. |
Work |
Anna Lisa is a pastor, writer and community organizer. She enjoys planning worship and rituals, creative writing, joining people in the joys and sorrows of their lives, asking provocative questions, tending to beginnings and endings, community building, and advocating for justice.
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Background |
Anna Lisa has a M.Div. from Bethany Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Journalism. Her ordination is in the Church of the Brethren and she’s also pastored in the United Church of Christ. She grew up on a small organic farm in Indiana and has also lived in Mexico, India, Northern Ireland, Guatemala, Portland (OR), Minneapolis and central PA. She’s traveled in Jordan, Palestine, Israel, France and Canada as well. Anna Lisa has worked with people from many cultures, faiths and worldviews, and trusts the vibrant variety of stories and symbols that humans use to navigate the complexities of life.
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