Rev. Elyse Berry, DMin, Author at CHHSM

Rev. Elyse Berry, DMin

Stay Connected

By Rev. Elyse Berry, DMin | May 10, 2022

“Mommy, why did God make the world?” my five-year-old daughter asked one morning. “What a great question! Do you have any ideas?” “I think God made the world to stay connected,” she stated plainly with a smile on her face. I nearly fell over in awe. I’d also like to note that she said this…

‘With Such Hope, We Can Be Bold’

By Rev. Elyse Berry, DMin | September 13, 2019

In her poem, “The Summer Day,” Mary Oliver asks, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do/with your one wild and precious life?” I hear in Mary’s words an invitation to lean into that which gives life, energy, and wonder. For me, supporting others along their paths to healing and flourishing — personally and…