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Lynice Pinkard

Rev. Lynice Pinkard is a Black writer, teacher, healer, pastor, recovering addict, and public intellectual operating at the intersection of Christianity, economics, and social change. Her current work is dedicated to decolonizing the human spirit and freeing people from what she calls “empire affective disorder.” Her commitment is to inspire and nurture a new generation of Spirit-filled servant leaders dedicated to the remediation of day-to-day suffering, the building of collective resilience for transformative change, and the pursuit of structural and systemic justice in the world. Lynice currently serves as the pastor of the United Church of  Christ East Goshen in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Upcoming Programs by Lynice Pinkard

The Clearing: Black Queer and Trans Healing Retreat

April 17 - 19, 2026

Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and transgender people face the triple threat of white supremacy, misogynoir, and homophobia. Even the Church–long a refuge for Black people in the United States–is too often a site of trauma for us. That is why we now invite Black queer and trans people to The Clearing. Named for a […]