Author: Rev. Deborah Dean-Ware

I am a wife, mother and pastor. I serve The Church of the Good Shepherd in Ann Arbor, MI, a vibrant, multi-racial, LBTGQ affirming congregation. I have learned many powerful lessons about Christian community from my church and because I care deeply about the wider progressive church tradition, I feel compelled to share the wisdom I have gleaned from this beautiful place. Thank you, Church of the Good Shepherd for being unapologetically You! I love going to work each and every day.

by Rev. Deborah Dean-Ware January 8, 2021 0

Reflections on January 6, 2021

Dear friends— If you are like me, you are having a hard time focusing on anything other than what transpiredContinue Reading

by Rev. Deborah Dean-Ware June 2, 2020 1

#readthebible #letjusticerolldown

by Rev. Deborah Dean-Ware July 11, 2018 1

The Biblical Thing to Do

by Rev. Deborah Dean-Ware March 1, 2017 0

Give up on hopelessness…Embrace belonging

This Lenten Season at Church of the Good Shepherd, UCC, we will be focusing on “Belonging.” Pastor Ken Wilson, oneContinue Reading

by Rev. Deborah Dean-Ware January 25, 2017 0

I Take the Bible Literally…

“I don’t take the Bible literally but I do take it seriously.” –said many a progressive Christian Boy, if IContinue Reading