Comments on: A Year of Loss and New Beginnings

By: Women Who Didn’t Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast Excerpt: Lainie Petersen » Shawna R. B. Atteberry

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[...] very dear friend of mine. It’s not an exaggeration to say I would not have made it through my year of loss and new beginnings without her. Lainie is an ordained priest and bishop in the Independent Catholic Church. She holds [...]

By: Reflections on Leaving Ordained Life » Shawna R. B. Atteberry

Reflections on Leaving Ordained Life » Shawna R. B. Atteberry — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:40:56 +0000

[...] A Year of Loss and New Beginnings [...]

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:02:02 +0000

HI there Shawna,

I am sorry to hear of the pain you went through- and thrilled that God´s faithfulness was apparent above all else. We humans have a huge talent for error and causing hurt. Thankfully, we serve a God who is perfect, gentle and kind.

I pray that this new phase in your life will be fruitful, joyous and full of lasting ministry. And at some point, I hope the Lord will sooth your disappointment and smooth out discomforts. I am confident that your past investments in the body of Christ have made a difference in others and in the Kingdom.

By: shawna

shawna — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:28:42 +0000

Thanks for stopping by Rachel. And I hope you don’t have to follow my example. I hope you can find a place to minister in your church, but if not, I totally understand.

By: Rachel Rev

Rachel Rev — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:59:38 +0000

Dear Shawna,

Thanks for sharing so openly. I am sorry to hear of the heartache you went through; I have been there, too, suffering the abuse of an institution that does not care for its own. (What is is about denominations and their mistreatment of amazing clergy working their tails off to start churches in the South Loop?) But I am so glad you received the gift of grace in your new community. I attended Grace on several occasions during my tenure in Chi, and I was blessed by the community as well. I am glad you have found your home there.

Thanks for your witness of courage. Perhaps someday, I will follow your brave (and wise) example…

By: shawna

shawna — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:31:06 +0000

Thank you so much for your blessings and well wishes.

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:51:54 +0000

God certainly blesses the decisions we make in faith. Thanks for sharing and I’m glad your husband is doing well

By: Brian Postlewait

Brian Postlewait — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:34:34 +0000

Hey Shawna,
I’m sorry to hear of the frustration and pain you’ve gone through the CON. I’m joyful that you’ve found a home. Allow me to offer you this blessing that I penned the other day.

May the God who makes all things new,
Who uses the weak and tired to accomplish mighty things,
Who knows you in your inmost being,
Who enters your pain and animates you joy,
Create within you the passion and energy
To sustain you in the journey you have yet to travel.
For the One who compels your first step, will surely see you home.

By: mary beth

mary beth — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:20:33 +0000

Oh, Shawna. I didn’t know. I am so grateful that Grace’s community was there for you when you had need. That’s truly the church we are called to be, no?

Blessings to you in your journey. I’ll be praying for your preparation to preach, and for the ears of your listeners! Wish I could be one of them.