Dungeons & Dragons has seen a resurgence in recent years due to appearances in pop culture and, in particular, due to the recent pandemic lockdowns of 2020. But, is it possible that this tabletop role-playing game can be more than just a game? Could there be spiritual things that one can get from playing? Join us for this Sunday as we explore whether Dungeons & Dragons and other similar games can allow us to explore our own, or others’ spiritualities, and so much more! No prior knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons or role playing games required!

Pauline E. Nijander recently completed her Master of Divinity program at the Drew University Theological School in Madison, NJ, where she was studying for the Unitarian Universalist ministry. While studying at Drew, she received an award for excellence in homiletics (preaching) in the 2021-2022 academic year and an award for excellence in leadership in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Pauline has been a member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton since 2013, where she has served in various leadership roles, and is now one of their two Seminarians. As a proud trans woman and lesbian, Pauline has spoken often to different community and student groups about her perspective and life in hopes of educating people through honest and engaging conversation about trans* life and issues. For this work, she was awarded the 2017 Triad House LGBTQ+ Champion Award from LifeTies.

Along with her wife, Michelle, Pauline resides in Ewing, NJ.

Topics: The Practice of Joy