Articles by Judy Yates Siker

Dr. Judy Yates Siker is Dean of the Faculty and Associate Professor of New Testament at the American Baptist Seminary of the West and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. Judy is also an ordained Presbyterian minister(PCUSA) who can be found preaching, teaching, and leading spiritual retreats for churches throughout northern and southern California.

By Rev. Dr. Judy Yates Siker
The story of Pentecost is indeed the story of how unsettling the in-breaking of the Spirit can be. But it is the story of spiritual transformation, as all the people in the crowd were empowered as they heard the Gospel in a way they understood. Perhaps we ought to pray again that God send that unsettling Spirit among us to con- fuse us and shake us loose from our safe places. As we learn to speak and hear “in other tongues,” it may bring new light to shine on familiar matters.

By Judy Yates Siker
Reflections on the Lectionary Readings for January 2009

by Rev. Dr. Judy Yates Siker
Reflections on the Lectionary Readings for December 2008

by Judy Yates Siker
Lectionary Guide for January, February, and March 2008.

by Judy Yates Siker
Lectionary Guide for October, November and December of 2007