Maggie Gann

Hi there! I find Divine connection through curiosity and delight, and seek to follow their callings with creativity and kindness, even when they call me into unexpected places. I am a fan of liberation theologies; love to grow tomatoes; am an unapologetic fat futurist; sing with the St. Louis Symphony’s In Unison Chorus; and want to pet your dog. My husband, Steve, and I live in University City where we host a weekly virtual D&D game.

I didn’t grow up Catholic, but because of the open, curious wisdom at the center of Sts. Clare & Francis, what makes me different is a gift, and I’m grateful for the home I’ve found here among her people. I’d love to grab a cup of coffee, tell you my story, and hear where God’s voice is speaking to you.

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Pastor Maggie joined Sts. Clare & Francis in January of 2023. She holds an MDiv from Boston University School of Theology where she specialized in liturgy and in community engagement. Prior to coming to SCF, she served on staff at United Methodist, PCUSA, and Baptist churches; worked as a liturgy consultant for UCC, PCUSA, Episcopalian, and United Methodist congregations; and was the solo pastor of a United Methodist church. In 2020 her Maundy Thursday liturgy was published as part of the United Methodist Theologian’s Covid resources, and was used in over 200 churches of all denominations across the nation.

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What I'm reading:

Fat Church, Rev. Dr. Anastasia Kidd

A great read on how the church can reimagine (and, in many cases, recover) its relationship with bodies that don't fit within culturally approved standards.

She Who Became the Sun, Shelley Parker-Chan

A beautifully written fiction book about gender, power, and finding yourself.

My Body and Other Crumbling Empires: Lessons for Healing in a World that is Sick, Lyndsey Medford

How living with chronic illness reveals a world that could be more nourishing for everyone.

A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Becky Chambers

A gentle post post-apocalyptic tale of human/robot friendship, making community, and the healing power of a good cup of hot tea.

This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us, Cole Arthur Riley

A spiritual memoire about generational inheritance borne of the Black contemplative tradition.

The Princess Bride, S. Morgenstern

A classic tale of love and high adventure.  Yes, it's a kissing book.