Claire Brown

The Rev. Claire Brown is an Episcopal priest, writer, partner, and mama living in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Claire is the co-author of Keep Watch with Me: An Advent Reader for Peacemakers, a diverse collaboration of stories, reflections, prayers, and spiritual practices to sustain and challenge the faith of those who work for justice and peace. She blogs at revclairebrown.com about parenthood, embodiment, theology, and the church.

Claire Brown

Creating Spiritual Space Online: Best Practices & Reflection Questions

Last fall, the Fetzer Institute released a new research report on best practices for creating sacred space online. As we continue …

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Trauma Informed Priorities for Adult Christian Formation

Predictability, flexibility, connection and empowerment help stabilize adult learners so that they can continue to grow into full …

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Beyond the Book Club: Anti-Racist Teaching & Preaching

If we treat the work of justice like a one-off formation event, or only consider content, we will miss out on the transformative …

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Apocalyptic Advent in the Season of Merry and Bright

Apocalyptic imagery in the Bible is a statement of showing the contrast between God's way of justice, peace, and flourishing and …

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Celebrating All Saints and All Souls with Pixar

As kids prepare their costumes and trick-or-treat routes, families have an opportunity to celebrate All Saints' and All Souls' …

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