Alleluia!  Christ is risen!  The Lord is risen indeed!  Alleluia! Easter arrives every year with Alleluias, beautiful music, flowers, bright lights, new clothes. But the first Easter began in darkness […]

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father […]

Caring for those who feel especially vulnerable has always been close to my heart. As Bishop, I have witnessed the fear and uncertainty that many immigrants and marginalized communities experience […]

Dear Friends, As I’m sure you know, the recent sermon by Bishop Mariann Budde (the Bishop of Washington DC) at the Service of Prayer for the Nation has placed the […]

My heart is heavy with the news of the devastating fires sweeping across Los Angeles. The destruction is unimaginable, and my prayers are with every person affected. As a bishop, […]

Dear Friends, Today we offer prayers for our neighbors in the Los Angeles region who are suffering from wildfires, with severe fires burning and thousands of evacuations. I have asked […]

Dear Beloved in Christ,  Merry Christmas! As we gather once more to celebrate the birth of our Savior, I am filled with the joy and love that bring us together […]

Statement of Arizona Christian Bishops and Denominational Leaders This statement was signed by denominational leaders with jurisdiction in Arizona, including Bishop Susan, since the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego includes […]

My Oklahoma grandfather was one of ten siblings who grew up on a small cotton farm outside of the tiny town of Temple, Oklahoma. As they grew up, they went […]

All my hope on God is founded; he doth still my trust renew, Me through change and chance he guideth, only good and only true. God unknown, he alone calls […]