As the political discourse becomes more heated and we might see some of our relationships become strained, what do we do?

What do we have to rely on? Will we make it? What are we planting with our words and actions? Is our faith enough? These are just some of the questions that keep swirling around in my heart and mind. As I look towards the Earth and to my Faith, I find words of Wisdom and Hope.

As we are about to celebrate Lammas (also called Lughnasadh), we find the Earth is dry and parched, but the harvest is right around the corner…a great analogy for life as we know it right now! So…let’s see what we will grow!

Rev. Dr. Pat Langlois, Senior Pastor of MCC United Church of Christ in the Valley, is a tireless activist who draws strength from her faith. As pastor and as the co-president of Los Angeles Queer Interfaith Clergy Council, she oftentimes finds herself on the “front lines,” whether it is standing up to injustice; supporting LGBTQIA+ folk; providing food to those who are hungry; and just trying to make the world a better place. She currently lives in Castaic with her five four-legged furry friends; her fiancé, Marianne; and with the joy of her heart, her teenage daughter, Ray.