At first, I didn't really know what I wanted the drums to say because I didn't really know what I wanted to say. Let the drums speak for me? It took me a while to find my voice. Yes, a pastor who talks for a living had to find her voice.
As we all find our own voices, we are able to share them with each other and the congregation. Our drum circle from the beginning has been about sharing our stories and exploring our diverse backgrounds. I thought we would only do this with words. But, it turns out we can speak through the drums, too.