I’m Emmy, and here’s what I’m up to.

I’m a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, currently on my third year of leave from call to be primary caregiver to our growing family. Church life, faith practice, following Jesus, and seeking lost coins are still where my heart sings; it all just takes a new shape now. Join me.

A podcast for people who like Jesus … but aren’t too sure about his friends.

With Natalia Terfa.


🎵 It’s the most wonderful tiiiiime of the yeeeaaar… 🎵

During my maternity leave I finished a commission to write “an expansive language Christmas program” for a collective of Twin Cities churches. The result is a 15- to 30-minute (choose your own adventure!) expandable, age-inclusive, flexible, musical, traditional, historical, and expansive pageant called Great Joy for All. Click through to read a sample and make your donation, and check out my past Advent and Christmas writings below.