
what I bring to events & things
Rose J. Percy is a contemplative poet and theologian with a passion for creating spaces of gentle landing. She brings her poetic sensibilities and observations love of imagination to any stage where she is welcome. Rose comes with a background in Christian pastoral ministry, performance poetry, teaching, and facilitating. She specializes in interdisciplinary approaches to faith, justice, and identity by bringing a fresh perspective to the studies of vocation and spiritual formation.
As a speaker, Rose creates contemplative moments for self-reflection and somatic awareness. Describing herself as a “Midwife of Divinity,” Rose is known to guide listeners through difficult emotions and somatic experiences by embracing circular narrative storytelling, repetition, and breath prayer.
Rose has been a featured podcast guest, engaging in conversations on Reclaiming My Theology, Faith and Feminism, Black Coffee & Theology, Faith in a Fresh Vibe, Sound of the Genuine, and more. [Explore podcasts and virtual conversations here]

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Explore Past Events
October 4, 2023
unknow(ing): a pause service
a night of somatic and poetic explorations in grief for the unknown/the unknowing
Featuring the poetry of Lucille Clifton & Mary Oliver
Held at Reservoir Church in Cambridge, MA. Co-led and created by Vernee Wilkerson, Matt Henderson and myself.

May 12, 2022
Clear Water exhibit
Artist Talk
Featuring artwork by Melanie Walby, Minneapolis, MN
Panel featuring Ruby Oluoch (Moderator), Melanie Walby, Brandi Miller (Host of “Reclaiming My Theology” podcast), and Rose J. Percy.

March 25, 2022
Accessing the Divine Conference
Theme:
Disability, Embodiment, and Claiming Joyous Futures, a student-led conference Synthesizing Panel
Boston University School of Theology in Boston, MA
(Go to 03:33:00 for Rose’s paper reading)