Deconstructing Church

Writing my way to an inclusive and affirming Church


December 2021

  • Just … Love!

    For our first wedding anniversary, my husband made me five paper flowers and left them on my bedside table. I have them framed. He had bought special paper, stayed up late at night to practise when I was asleep and then made the final pieces for me. Dedication to an act of love. How dedicated… Continue reading

  • Joy as Resistance

    How can we have joy when all around is despair? Is it even fair of us to pursue joy? Should we feel positive when there is so much pain around? I’ve had my fair share of knocks and tough times these last two years. In the summer I caught Covid and am now one of… Continue reading

  • Peace in Restless Times

    A few weeks ago, I found some unexpected space in my day. I grabbed a book, kicked off my shoes and sat in the garden with my toes in the grass. It was grounding. I was at peace. It happens so rarely in the hectic life of a working mum of two with a part… Continue reading

About Me

Hello, I’m Rebecca! I am a neurodivergent cishet woman living with Long Covid. I am a qualified and registered Music Therapist, and a Tutor. My specialist interests are faith, spirituality, music and social justice (including safeguarding). I write when I feel like it and have the ‘spoons’. I co-lead the online faith community The Ordinary Office, and write for various blogs, books and resources as required.