I wrote a series of Advent poems this year for Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church (Mpls). I hope this first poem finds you healthy and safe.
Blessing for the Election
by Sarah CR Clark on Nov 2, 2020 God of wisdom send your spirit to move across this land this mighty, lauded, stolen, stunning land send your… Read more “Blessing for the Election”
Looking for Holiness, week 3: Holding Hands
My seven-year old daughter and I journeyed to Decorah, Iowa a couple weeks ago. We had tickets to attend Luther College’s Christmas at Luther. It was… Read more “Looking for Holiness, week 3: Holding Hands”
Looking for Holiness, week 2
The long, dark nights of Advent are heavy with mystery and starlight. This year I’m celebrating by looking for unexpected Holiness. WEEK TWO: Holiness Found by a… Read more “Looking for Holiness, week 2”
Looking for Holiness, week 1
Holiness can be a bit sneaky. It can visit us during the most ordinary, mundane moments leaving us stunned and breathless with surprise. Sometimes we don’t recognize… Read more “Looking for Holiness, week 1”
Beast-Keeping (or, a love poem to my kids)
The cells of both your bodies started multiplying each on a night when the moon was full so now I hear your howling and shrieking a wild… Read more “Beast-Keeping (or, a love poem to my kids)”
The Farmers Market
by Sarah CR Clark, in honor of 7/4/2019 These bright tents call us to weekly worship and so, we gather, by bike by car by stroller… Read more “The Farmers Market”
This is Not an Easter sermon.
I’m not proud of this thing I’m about to admit. Yet this thing remains so persistent every year that I can no longer deny it. I’m an… Read more “This is Not an Easter sermon.”
Peace for this new year (visual poem)
This poem (created by Sarah CR Clark) was made in 2015 and filmed by Laura Backman.
Love (a visual poem)
This poem (created by Sarah CR Clark) was filmed in 2015 by the fabulous Laura Backman.
