HP Rivers

Helen Rose, wearing glasses, looks off-camera with a field and trees behind them.

HP Rivers (they/them/theirs) was raised on love and coffee by Westside UU Church in Knoxville, TN. They are a Master of Divinity student at Starr King School for the Ministry and serve as Director of Religious Exploration at the UU Church of Tallahassee. HP's hobbies include writing, keeping up with their wildly adventurous child, and trying to make the world a better place. HP (formerly Helen Rose) blogs at I Am A Journey.

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Braver/Wiser | WorshipWeb

Two hands cupping the flame at the top of a taper candle.
Prayers Whispering to Each Other

HP Rivers

From Braver/Wiser
Sometimes, there is no reprieve from the pain of this world. Sometimes, it is too big and too obvious to ignore.
A toddler pouts in the background, while a plate of grapes with a corndog occupies the foreground.
Try Again Tomorrow

HP Rivers

From Braver/Wiser
When I internalize cultural messages about the definitions of success or failure—or anything, really—I undermine my own sense of self-worth.

LeaderLab

Helen Rose smiles, carrying the post of a rainbow flag over her shoulder.
Explaining to Children About The Need for Virtual Church

HP Rivers, UU Church of Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL

From LeaderLab
A script and video sample for explaining why church is moving online to her congregation's children by DRE Helen Rose

WorshipWeb

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It Is in Questioning That We Find Answers

HP Rivers

From WorshipWeb
Goddess, Make me an instrument of peace Where there is hatred, let me know love Where there is injury, healing Where there is doubt, reassurance Where...
From several stories above street level, a large fabric rainbow is carried between contingents at a Pride parade
Blessed Are the Queer

HP Rivers

From WorshipWeb
Blessed are the wanderers, Seeking affirmation. Blessed are the worshipers, Praying from closets, Pulpits, pews, and hardship. Blessed are the lovers of...

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