I love people, and I play with words. The Divine is Love, and Love is for you.https://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mlysooh57k2iWhen you’re a monster truck auntie but also a nerdy preacher “Ok, I’ll play with Kindergarten…..de-constructer?” (It’s “Kindergarten Crusher, in case you also need the reminder.)16 May 2026 21:39 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlysooh57k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mlrcwh7cks2iGas stations are often the site for strange interactions with men, but today was the strangest. I was filling up my tank, ignoring cat calls from the next pump, when I noticed that shit, my tire is flat again. 🧵13 May 2026 22:08 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrcwh7cks2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3ml7jhrldvc2mMy new therapist said I have the most convoluted brain hacks he’d ever heard of. So I’m fairly sure that means I win therapy today.06 May 2026 20:17 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7jhrldvc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3ml47wf3ewk2tOn social media this morning for all the Met Gala protests. But also the Met Gala looks.05 May 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml47wf3ewk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mkxlbax3kk24Being a congregational pastor brings me such great joy. I suspect that whatever your call is, it will or does bring you joy too. Do you know what it is yet?03 May 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxlbax3kk24https://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mkq2y2w6ec2rCommunity will also sometimes include boredom, and somebody is probably going to have to do the dishes, and move the chairs. If we want a village, we will need to show up, over and over again, for the mundane and awkward work. In person, if physically possible. But it’s worth it, in the end. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Apr 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq2y2w6ec2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mkn6wvxeks27If you want true, authentic, diverse community, you are going to have to learn to tolerate awkwardness. Because in between the moments of the the sublime…. Oh boy.29 Apr 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn6wvxeks27https://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mkliiaxk322tSome of our congregational leaders, instead of saying we will read the Psalm “responsively,” have been saying “responsibly.” And it’s one of my favorite not- mistakes ever!28 Apr 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkliiaxk322thttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mkg2qwa7ak2nSometimes I get to be Pastor Lura who talks about death and sexuality and Christian communism and resurrection and abundant life. And sometimes I get to be Aunt Lura and pick up a Sparkle Smash monster truck birthday present. On a really good day I get to be both.26 Apr 2026 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkg2qwa7ak2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mkfpf4llcc2sIt’s Christian communism Sunday! I’m kidding. Sort of. Listen to the Acts reading.26 Apr 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfpf4llcc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mk4l44idc22nI have not seen enough of my male clergy colleagues speaking out about rape culture lately, and barely any talking about *that* website.22 Apr 2026 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4l44idc22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mk3wovwlhs2nOne of many takeaways from this conference: the joy of meeting seminary students at Chicago. The ones I talked to were so bright and interesting and creative in how they talked about church. They gave me some faith back in the future of our church.22 Apr 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3wovwlhs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mk23ivhahk2qI’m sorry, was no one going to tell me about Daniel Levy playing a gay pastor in Big Mistakes? These are at least three of my favorite things!21 Apr 2026 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk23ivhahk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mjyd4qzuek26Human beings are so weird and beautiful and complicated. (Can you tell I’m at a conference full of Queers?)21 Apr 2026 06:10 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyd4qzuek26https://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mjkg6tg6l22jIf we don't crucify the idol of the white male Jesus, he will continue to crucify the rest of us.15 Apr 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkg6tg6l22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mjhzzwulks2lMy Lutheran church’s Bible study prayed in gratitude and thanksgiving today for a granddaughter’s conversion to Judaism. Because a good relationship with G/d is a good relationship with G/d, and worth rejoicing over.14 Apr 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhzzwulks2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mjdvmhrrqk2lSometimes when I preach about Trans and Queer shit, cis het people think my sermon isn’t for them, and I’m only preaching to the Queers. No baby, I’m revealing the Trans splendor of God to you. You’re the one who needs to hear this.13 Apr 2026 03:15 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjdvmhrrqk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mj6c4fpe622y“Which color tulips are you closest to?” has got to be the most charming question to be asked while a friend is looking for me.10 Apr 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj6c4fpe622yhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mj5odxszgs24There’s almost nothing that will make me leave my house for breakfast on a day off. Except the kiddo wanting pancakes with me.10 Apr 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5odxszgs24https://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mizpiz4e6k2qAs a Queer Lutheran, I pray all Christians be as steadfast in their commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and as unfuckwithable, as Pope Leo XIV.09 Apr 2026 01:59 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizpiz4e6k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3miys4ys4522tBeyond pumped that I get to be a part of this! https://lstc.edu/event/lstc-queer-symposium-26/?fbclid=IwZnRzaARDa9NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEehhWv_2vevPzuf2bZDdGZdfNObp0hsF8CZwLUOsmdBnE3AoumZHDI8eQDNdk_aem_UzTNqx9J5jXMZJacMsudjA08 Apr 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3miys4ys4522thttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3miw3mkvwzk22Threatening “an entire civilization will die tonight” is nothing short of genocidal. This is evil, in its purest, most distilled form. And must be resisted with everything we have.07 Apr 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw3mkvwzk22https://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3miqtdwapqc2uAlleluia! Christ is Risen! Love wins.05 Apr 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3miqtdwapqc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3miok36tetk2uIf you* helped lead worship this week, and feel a heaviness in your body even after sleeping, let’s talk about it. *speaking to both clergy and lay Christians here. Jews and people of other faiths can decide if it applies to them.04 Apr 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3miok36tetk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3min445smhs2zWho are the women in your life who would have stayed closeby during the crucifixion? The people who aren’t afraid of being close to someone else’s suffering? Who are loyal even when it is hard? #GoodFriday04 Apr 2026 01:40 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3min445smhs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mikebj5i5c27There is something so stunningly beautiful about two faiths gathered tonight, both in small communities, reading the same story of God bringing liberation to a people oppressed. Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and that God set you free. Chag Sameach #MaundyThursday02 Apr 2026 23:28 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mikebj5i5c27https://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mijshjybsc2qMy morning dog walk reminds me that life isn’t all sunshine and roses, it’s downpours and dog shit too. But also that raindrops on magnolia are beautiful, and that dog kisses are worth cleaning up after them for.02 Apr 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijshjybsc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mielfpsww22iHeyo! I’m nonbinary! And a pastor, an auntie, and chronically ill image of the Divine. #TDOV #TransgenderDayofVisibility #Transdayofvisibility31 Mar 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mielfpsww22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/luragroen.bsky.social/post/3mieioxu4y22iSitting outside with the dogs, enjoying this absolutely gorgeous day, writing a sermon about torture and death.31 Mar 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:2wddmfd4hexau3tgn2fk7kds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieioxu4y22i