Amanda Udis-Kessler

Amanda is a sociologist (PhD, Boston College, 2002), ethicist, social justice and antiracism trainer,  musician, and writer. Her books include Abundant Lives: A Progressive Christian Ethic of Flourishing (Pilgrim, 2024), Cultural Processes of Inequality: A Sociological Perspective (Anthem, 2024), and Queer Inclusion in the United Methodist Church (Routledge, 2008). Amanda has essays in a number of books and other publications and was a key liturgy and music contributor to A Liturgy for All Bodies: New Words for a New World (Cyclical, 2023). She blogged on spirituality and LGBT issues for tikkun.org and has written and has preached more than 150 sermons. Amanda's liturgical materials are available at several compilation sites in the US, UK, and Australia. She currently writes for Progressing Spirit and is developing devotionals for the UCC Stillspeaking Writers' Group.

Amanda currently serves as the Transitional Pastor at Vista Grande Community Church (United Church of Christ).