Rev. Tiffany McDonald
@revtiffanymc.bsky.social
United Methodist clergy, writer, mom, she/her
You are God's Beloved child.
You are God's Beloved child.
The season of Advent begins Nov 30 this year. I've written a weekly devotion that includes an activity. Week 1 is creating an Advent wreath for your home, and then a liturgy for lighting a candle each week is included.
Prepare your heart for Christmas. 🎄
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Prepare your heart for Christmas. 🎄
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Love’s pure light: Weekly Advent devotionals & activities for families | UMC.org
Prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus with a weekly devotional, including a Scripture reading, reflection, prayer and a family-friendly activity.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The season of Advent begins Nov 30 this year. I've written a weekly devotion that includes an activity. Week 1 is creating an Advent wreath for your home, and then a liturgy for lighting a candle each week is included.
Prepare your heart for Christmas. 🎄
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Prepare your heart for Christmas. 🎄
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Generosity is a fruit of the spirit. Here's my latest article. www.umc.org/en/content/d...
Devotional: Respond to God’s grace with generosity | UMC.org
Generosity flows from a heart filled with God’s grace. Reflect on this devotional and consider how generous you can be with your time, presence and gifts.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Generosity is a fruit of the spirit. Here's my latest article. www.umc.org/en/content/d...
My latest article: www.umc.org/en/content/d...
Devotional: Our God-given diversity | UMC.org
Be inspired by this reflection, which explores how spiritual variety strengthens our churches, while our common beliefs unite us in faith and love.
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September 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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The recent push by several countries to recognize a state of Palestine is largely symbolic, but it carries diplomatic and potentially legal weight.
France, U.K., others plan to recognize a Palestinian state. What does that change?
The recent push by several countries to recognize a state of Palestine is largely symbolic, but it carries diplomatic and potentially legal weight.
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August 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The recent push by several countries to recognize a state of Palestine is largely symbolic, but it carries diplomatic and potentially legal weight.
My latest reflection is about the global connection of The United Methodist.
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July 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
My latest reflection is about the global connection of The United Methodist.
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Grateful to the men and women in law enforcement who worked around the clock, leaving their families behind on Father’s Day, to apprehend the assassin.
Our emergency management team is the best in the business.
Our emergency management team is the best in the business.
June 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Grateful to the men and women in law enforcement who worked around the clock, leaving their families behind on Father’s Day, to apprehend the assassin.
Our emergency management team is the best in the business.
Our emergency management team is the best in the business.
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sharing for those of us who give a shit :: take turns collaboratively, don't fall for the lone hero trope when we all know (er many of us anyway) it's going to take all of us :: don't let anyone convince you that you are worthless we all have something to give :: buildingmovement.org/.../social-c...
June 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
sharing for those of us who give a shit :: take turns collaboratively, don't fall for the lone hero trope when we all know (er many of us anyway) it's going to take all of us :: don't let anyone convince you that you are worthless we all have something to give :: buildingmovement.org/.../social-c...
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The sacraments are important to our faith walk, and they can unite us. www.umc.org/en/content/d...
Devotional: The deep roots of discipleship | UMC.org
The Rev. Tiffany McDonald reflects on the ways community, sacraments and the United Methodist connection nurture discipleship.
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May 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The sacraments are important to our faith walk, and they can unite us. www.umc.org/en/content/d...
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Reposted by Rev. Tiffany McDonald
Reposted by Rev. Tiffany McDonald
Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.
By @rhersher.bsky.social
By @rhersher.bsky.social
Where does your weather forecast come from?
Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.
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May 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.
By @rhersher.bsky.social
By @rhersher.bsky.social
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Parents: a reminder that you are approaching Maycember. It's just as busy as December, but without the presents, sugary snacks, and twinkle lights.
Pace thyself.
Pace thyself.
April 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Parents: a reminder that you are approaching Maycember. It's just as busy as December, but without the presents, sugary snacks, and twinkle lights.
Pace thyself.
Pace thyself.
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If you didn't know already
April 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
If you didn't know already
Available to listen on your preferred podcast platform, at the link.
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Mary Magdalene: The Resurrection's first witness | UMC.org
Studying Mary Magdalene's life more closely not only teaches us the truth, but also shows that her story can serve as a guide for us on our Easter journey and beyond. The Rev. Tiffany McDonald is the ...
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April 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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I am quoted in this great article about Mary Magdalene, written by Heather Hahn. She explores the tradition of Mary Magdalene through the centuries. www.umnews.org/en/news/the-...
The quite contrary story of Mary Magdalene | UMNews.org
She’s long had the reputation as the Gospels’ bad girl, but the biblical account of Mary Magdalene is very different. United Methodists think her role as apostle offers lessons for today.
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April 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I am quoted in this great article about Mary Magdalene, written by Heather Hahn. She explores the tradition of Mary Magdalene through the centuries. www.umnews.org/en/news/the-...
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The richest people in world history have, for the greater part, been the most evil as well.
March 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The richest people in world history have, for the greater part, been the most evil as well.
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Sunday Meditation...
March 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Sunday Meditation...
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As @amoneyresists.bsky.social pointed out, Elon Musk is a mass murderer.
March 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
As @amoneyresists.bsky.social pointed out, Elon Musk is a mass murderer.
I invite you to use Mary Magdalene as your guide for following Jesus this Lent.
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Guided by Mary Magdalene: A devotional for Lent | UMC.org
Consider Mary Magdalene as your guide throughout Lent. Just like her, we are called to follow Jesus and share the good news of his resurrection.
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March 12, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I invite you to use Mary Magdalene as your guide for following Jesus this Lent.
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We can't say it often enough now.
March 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM
We can't say it often enough now.
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Why do so many Sunday morning conversation get stuck in small talk? Laura Heikes challenges church leaders to move beyond chit-chat and create meaningful connections through Sunday morning questions.
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#sundaymorning #churchleadership #connection ow.ly/pv9E50V79s3?ut...
Ask Better Questions: Turn Sunday Small Talk into Sacred Conversations - Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Why do so many Sunday morning conversation get stuck in small talk? Laura Heikes challenges church leaders to move beyond chit-chat and create meaningful connections through Sunday morning questions. With just a little preparation, you can spark deeper conversations that help people notice God’s work, reflect on their spiritual practices, and connect their lives to
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February 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Why do so many Sunday morning conversation get stuck in small talk? Laura Heikes challenges church leaders to move beyond chit-chat and create meaningful connections through Sunday morning questions.
#sundaymorning #churchleadership #connection ow.ly/pv9E50V79s3?ut...
#sundaymorning #churchleadership #connection ow.ly/pv9E50V79s3?ut...
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“A good sermon has to do more than entertain and inspire—or agitate and annoy—in the moment. What comes next? Will Bishop Budde’s sermon make a difference?”
– Katherine Willis Pershey
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– Katherine Willis Pershey
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Mariann Budde stoked fires of mercy
It’s been said that a sermon should be judged by its impact beyond the moment when it’s preached. In the last month, the bishop’s sermon at the National Cathedral has been making a...
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February 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
“A good sermon has to do more than entertain and inspire—or agitate and annoy—in the moment. What comes next? Will Bishop Budde’s sermon make a difference?”
– Katherine Willis Pershey
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– Katherine Willis Pershey
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For the separation of church and hate, we pray.
February 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
For the separation of church and hate, we pray.