“Will we look away from suffering?” was the question that over 150 people gathered at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church asked on March 30, Holy Monday. As Holy Week began, we […]
Holy Week is holy not because it is religious but because it is profoundly Real. My first Holy Week as a new rector challenged me to line up all the […]
Over the years, I’ve had countless times where I’m sitting at my desk, after a long day, looking at a half-finished project and realizing I wasn’t stuck because I didn’t […]
In Holy Week, over the span of a few days, we remember Jesus entering Jerusalem to cheers and celebration, sharing a final meal with his friends, and ultimately walking the […]
Do you remember the first time you had to dress for something that mattered professionally? It likely wasn’t about fashion. It probably wasn’t about looking impressive. If you’re like me, […]
In church life today, many of us have noticed a quiet tension in the formation of children and youth. Our young people are busy–academically driven, highly scheduled, and often remarkably […]
I am delighted to finally be on the ground and among you as your new Canon to the Ordinary for Leadership Development. At the time of writing, I’ve been in […]
In just a few weeks, the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego will roll out our annual Vacation Bible School curriculum, “JOY CAMP!” This arts-based curriculum will open spaces for children […]
When was the last time you waited patiently for a moment that never arrived? The coolest toy. The college acceptance letter. The marriage proposal. We all feel our hearts, stomachs, […]




