About Reverend Jessica Tinkham

Reverend Jessica Tinkham (she/her/hers) is a chaplain for United Church Homes. She and her husband have three children who keep them very busy. Rev Jessica graduated with her BA in Religion in 2010 from Wright State University and her Master of Divinity in 2019 from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. She loves traveling to the beach and the mountains and would love to see the Grand Canyon in person. Rev Jessica is creative and especially loves crocheting and hopes to learn how to quilt.

Recent Blog Posts

The Power of Divine Love

By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  September 12, 2024

In a world brimming with noise, chaos, and an ever-changing landscape of success and achievement, finding a deep sense of purpose and meaning can sometimes feel elusive...

Summer Reflections

By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  June 06, 2024

As the anticipation for the warmth of summer's embrace builds, we find ourselves drawn irresistibly into the nostalgic embrace of cherished memories from seasons past...

To Boldly Go into the Journey of Abundant Aging

By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  May 02, 2024

Growing up loving science fiction in the 90s meant that I was drawn to Star Trek: The Next Generation. As soon as that iconic introduction music began and the camera..

What Do I Know About Caregiving?

By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  February 22, 2024

What do I know about caregiving?

Star Words

By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  January 04, 2024

Clergy life in December feels like one of those Facebook memes that say “if you know, you know.” First there is the obvious additional pressure of leading worship during..

That’s Not Fair!

By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  October 19, 2023

At only four years old my son has recently learned to say, “that’s not fair!” It must be his new favorite phrase because he says it quite often. When I say that it is..

I Won’t Miss School Drop-offs

By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  August 31, 2023

Summer break is over and it is time for the kids to return to school. It is the time of year to get back into the routine of school drop offs, after schools’ band..

You Have Permission…To be Angry in the Moment

By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  June 22, 2023

I must admit that I didn’t know how to start writing for today. Learning to give myself permission to be angry is part of my daily practice of giving myself permission..

The Gift of Unexpected Clarity

By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  June 01, 2023

I could make a mile-long list of reasons that I love practicing ministry as a healthcare chaplain in an environment where most of the older adults I minister to are..