S1.E5 | Liturgy: ”A Lament for Women Abused by Clergy”

Trigger Warnings: Conversations about Clergy Abuse, Conversations about Church Abuse

Welcome to episode five of Liturgical Shenanigans! It is our longing to be building as a podcast and as Wayfolk Arts an accepting community of faithful artists and sojourners providing a harbor of rest, recovery, and re-centering along life’s many paths and journeys. So, welcome. We are so glad you are joining us on this journey. 

This week, Maddie Lambert brings us a liturgy she crafted entitled "A Lament for Women Abused by Clergy" and discusses what it means to engage liturgy as a form of storytelling and healing. This particular liturgy comes with potential triggers for our audience as it tells the story of a woman abused by clergy. Please engage it (or don’t) in whatever capacity is safest for you. To access a copy of Maddie’s liturgy you can do so at this link: https://wayfolkarts.com/blog/liturgy-of-the-month-december

This liturgy is also being published in an upcoming liturgical resource entitled “A Liturgy for All Bodies: New Words for a New World.” To learn more about this upcoming project and participate in the presale please explore more at this link: https://cyclicalpublishing.com/a-liturgy-for-all-bodies/?fbclid=IwAR1NuxN8jz78eo7prztFWA9euvc7-wJKbOPAG7mC2b0pOw4_dfIQR7QgK1Q

Good news! Our conversation about Maddie’s liturgy of the week did not stop at the end of this official episode. You can hear our extended conversation if you are part of our Wayfolk Arts Patreon community! As a patron, you are granted access to a wider range of resources and community building opportunities with Wayfolk Arts. We would love for you to join us. Find us on Patreon to learn more and join:  https://www.patreon.com/WayfolkArts

We want to get to know you, dear listeners! Come engage with us on Instagram by following @WayfolkArts, our Facebook page "Wayfolk Arts," or by visiting our website: http://www.wayfolkarts.com

Join us for our next podcast on Wednesday, December 14 , for more conversation on life and liturgy. We will then be taking a short break for the holidays. We will see you in the New Year for more shenanigans! 

If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation or looking to process a traumatic experience like the one shared on our episode today, please reach out to us via our website (linked above) and we would be honored to help connect you with resources as we are able. 

Music Credit:

Our theme song is “Dreamcatcher” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows:

Music: http://www.purple-planet.com